tomorrow i will be partisipating with the jr highers and high schoolers at the grove in world vision's 30 hour famine.
the whole event is to raise awareness about the 30,000 children who die every day due to preventable causes. its also a great learning experience for the kids (and leaders) as we dont eat for 30 hours and in this time experience a little of what our brothers and sisters live with every day.
leading up to the famine we have been doing a 30 day challenge. we have been fasting from something different each day (tv, internet, a jacket, comfort, people...).
it has been sweet. i have been learning a lot about materialism.
it just seems like God really wants me to get this point: stuff does not matter. at all.
this concept that is so contrary to the american dream has just been all over the place- the passion conference, chapel, and conversations with friends.
i really want to live radically but i dont know how to do this. especially in a "christian bubble" at cbu where i am surrounded by "christians." i really struggle with this.
let me try to explain: so i know people who are really strong in their faith but then they are totally driven by money. like i know their relationship with god is real- but then why are they no different than the rest of america? and i see everyone around me living in the lap of luxury so isnt it alright for me to splurge on some awesome gadget? or another movie? or a five dollar drink at starbucks?
i have tried several times to simply cut stuff out of my life. but its hard. especially when i am surrounded by crazy amounts of advertising everywhere i go. and i always seem to find a way to rationalize spending my money on something stupid.
so basically im excited. i know i can only grow more from this weekend.
Friday, February 8, 2008
30 hour famine.
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This is so exciting. It is cool to see the Lord challenging you and teaching you such great truths. This is such a hard thing for Americans, but thats why leaders like you need to participate in stuff like this and teach the younger ones to follow you as you follow Christ. So cool. I will be praying for you today and tomorrow about this fast:)
We will miss you at Bible study.
30 hour famine!!!
we did that in high school. i remember me and a couple of friends went in this secret back room and had a dance party the whole time and flashed the lights on and off.
but you probably shouldn't do that with jr highers. have fun & i'll see you next week!
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