Capernaum Idol

Worship the Lord with gladness;

                     Come before him with joyful songs.” Psalm 100:2 (New International Version).

Recently, I went to a Young Life summer camp called Capernaum. Young Life is a ministry for teens and young adults.  Capernaum is the camp designed for people with disabilities.   It seems no matter how hard I try to be ready, the week never goes exactly as planned.

             Everyone was getting ready for Capernaum Idol. I got to the clubhouse, and my leader took the CD out of my backpack. “What number Rachael?”  He asked as he handed it to the DJ.

“Number seven.” I replied.

He opened the case. “Rachael?”  “There’s no CD in there.”

“What?” I replied.

He came down and showed me.  The case was empty. The CD— got left at home!  "That’s it. I thought. It’s over."  Suddenly, another leader said,“Rach, this is Hollywood we make it work.” I sang the song acapella.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengths me.

Oh I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

In anything and everything I’ve learned to be content

Oh I can do all things through Christ who strengthens you and me.”

At the end, the audience gave a standing ovation. I realized that while I have one plan, God has another. Whose show is it anyway?

Dear Lord,

Please help me to have a heart of worship for you in everything I do.

Amen