“Retreat, Prom, & Brady Bunch”
Vinny’s Blog
“Retreat, Prom, & Brady Bunch”
April 1, 2009
3 days after the retreat and feeling pretty good. I just downloaded the retreat theme song “Desert Song” by Hillsong. It is an amazing song!!! The retreat sessions were based on the four parts of the song: Desert, Fire, Battle, and Harvest.
I want to talk “battle.” I always feel like retreats are a battle. We battle physically with little sleep and long days. We battle spiritually to reflect on who we are, where we are, and where are we going. We battle spiritually to accept a new life in Jesus. Over the years, I have battled with many people to accept this new life. I have battled to accept a new life in Jesus. In the battle, I have left too many of my friends on the battlefield and too many of my friends have left me on the battlefield. I am a fool when I think I can hold my own on the spiritual battlefield and, friends, you are fools if you think you can hold your own by yourselves.
“iWill” no longer spiritually battle alone.
“iWill” no longer leave others on the spiritual battlefield.
I started by downloading the retreat theme song and an hour later I was watching my favorite movie clip on YouTube. I want to share it with you. Check it out below.
It made me think of Prom. I know some of you have Prom this weekend. Oh, what a battle Prom can be for so many. How much to spend on dinner, transportation, dress, tux, flowers, Prom tickets, etc. The battle of one’s own morality. I know for a lot of teens there is more pressure than any other night of the year to surrender their bodies and the gift of themselves to someone they think is very special. I will pray and fast this Saturday for you that Prom is one of the most memorable events of your life. I will pray and fast that Prom is not a night where your salvation is compromised through sinful behavior. God is calling you to something greater. Greater is staying pure and making decisions that you know in your heart of hearts is right.
