Camp Living Hope Part One Devotional (digital)

Welcome to Camp Living Hope! Friends, it’s so good to see you. We’ve been praying for your arrival, and we are so excited for you to fully explore and discover The Overflowing Hope found only in Jesus!

Have you discovered how wonderful it is to sit quietly in nature, soaking in all its glorious wonder? There’s nothing quite like gazing up at a family of majestic redwoods, inhaling their sweet aroma, and feeling the sun’s warmth radiating upon your face. You breathe in deeply and exhale all of life’s cares. Clouds drift lazily overhead, and as you behold the Lord’s creative hand at work, you may feel small, wondering what you, a mere human in the Lord’s vast creation, has to offer. Then, a smile broadens across your face as you catch a glimpse of a few squirrels scampering up a tree in a game of tag. How marvelous is our Father’s creation!

Whenever we’re immersed in the artistry of nature, we’re reminded that we have a wise and loving Creator who also powerfully sustains it all – including us, His sweetest creation. As His sweetest creation, you are a vital steward in His amazing plan – this is your life’s ultimate adventure this side of heaven. Did you say, ultimate adventure? Will I have to repel from great heights? Kayak down turbulent rapids, or zipline blindly through the trees? You may be wondering what purpose He has for you to fulfill. You may be coming out of a hard season or just entering into one. You may be dancing through meadows of grace, filled with His Joy to overflowing, or mourning the loss of a job, a dream, or a loved one. Just like those clouds drifting overhead have a purpose in God’s grand plan, so do you. Jesus, our Living Hope, longs to equip us to live out our lives through His beautiful and redeeming love.

– Lisa Stander