This past weekend, the men of Living Waters had a great time camping outside like the mighty (modern) woodsmen that God created us to be (thanks to Pastor Joe for your constant support and for the awesome tents).
We had the best Bar-B-Q ribs (thanks to our chef Angel) for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ok I might have exaderated a bit, but they were darn good ribs.
Our fire was roaring (thanks to Ron) and there might have even been a bit of jumping over the fire to prove once and for all just how manly we were.
Our conversations had depth (thanks to Pastor Jay) and plenty of laughs (thanks to a single night of camping six years ago).
We had the pleasure of introducing one of our brothers to the wonders of camping plenty (thanks to David’s new wife for allowing him to come).
Our day was filled with time on the water, floating down a lazy river, for some much need rest and relaxation (thanks to Jeff for always being ready to get wet).
Even in the midst of the fun and the food, we were challenged (thanks to Scotty) to seek God through quiet time or long walks through the tick infested woods. And he spoke to us….
He called us out, telling us that we are calling ourselves kings without actually acting like them.
He raised the bar, telling us to throw off the dunce caps the world had given us, and put on the crowns that he was giving us.
Then he crowned us with new crowns, not crowns of our own making or some old crown we just picked up off the ground, but a new crown that God created.
From here on out, the world will be different because there will be ten Godly men ruling and reigning the way God intended them to.
Thank you, Lord, for the great out doors that you created for us to explore, and for the beauty and power therein that draws us closer to you. Thank you, Lord, for keeping us safe (even from ourselves). Thank you, Lord, for speaking to us.
Thank you, Lord, for loving and understanding wives and families.
Thank your, Lord, for good friends and strong brothers.
Mighty Anchor 