Yesterday, I wrote about my daughter the missionary. I mentioned in that blog that I'm proud of my children and how they have a passion to serve God. To be sure, I'm equally proud of both my daughters. While one is spending 10 days in Guatemala, I have another daughter who is spending her summer working at a local Christian camp for kids.
Students come to the camp either as day campers or overnight campers for a week. They have Bible classes and chapel each day along with several other activities. My daughter is able to work in the area of first aid.
If I know Abby, she will do well in the first aid area of the camp, but it will not stop there. She will take every opportunity to share the love of Jesus with each student she comes in contact with. Whether its giving medicine sent from home or just hugging a kid who's homesick, that youngster will know that someone loves them when they leave that camping experience.
Abby was one, as a little girl, who didn't really enjoy camp very much. Even though I was there, she didn't like being where she could not see mom or dad when it was time for the lights to be out. As she grew into teenager-hood, though, it seemed to get better. She enjoyed going to church camp as a teen and even volunteered to go to the junior week of camp as a 'Junior Counselor'.
She enjoys being a mentor and offering a listening ear to younger students. She has those good qualities that some day will be used in a ministry to children somewhere. I'm grateful she's open to God's leadership in her life. I'm glad she's willing to listen to the direction of God as He gently leads her where she needs to go.
Life isn't always easy. Life's map isn't always crystal clear. There may be times along the way when we're a bit unsure and may even take a wrong turn. But thankfully, God's there to guide us back to the path He is setting for us to take.
As my daughters were growing up, we always tried to instill in them the passion for ministry. Ministry as a vocation is not as important as ministry from the heart. I may be a bit biased, but I honestly believe with all my heart that you'll not find a person with more desire to be used in ministry from the heart as my daughter, Abby.
God has been so good to my wife and me. Our daughters are both serving God the best they can. They are both doing their best to share their love for Christ with those who will listen. My prayer is that God will continue to be real to them and they will continue to follow His leadership in their lives.
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