We use phrases at camp to describe certain things. We shorten words, we use a camp "slang" often among the staff. F.C. (Friendship Center), D.C. (Director's Cabin), etc. Here are two phrases that we hear often.
"All In." We use this phrase with campers and staff when talking about doing whatever it takes. It's usually used for campers or adults attending camp that will be crazy or do something big. If you paint your face, we'd say you went "all in".
But when we are talking about following Christ, we need to be "All In" as well. He doesn't ask us for part of our life. He asks us to give up our entire life for the sake of the Gospel. My prayer is that I will always be "All In" for the Gospel.
"Be flexible." We use this with our staff. Sometimes, things don't go as planned or scripted. You can't go into something as big as camp unscripted. And you also can't go in being inflexible. The status quo changes. It rains. Something gets cancelled. Something takes longer than anticipated. That's ok. We have to be flexible.
I'm reminded in scripture where it says that our ways are not always the Lord's way. Our thoughts are not always His thoughts. We have to be flexible, and submit ourselves to Him. It's fun to see the Holy Spirit work and rearrange our plans.
We have more phrases that we use throughout camp as well. But these two stuck out to me this morning.
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