We had an amazing day here at our debrief site! We had our second debrief small group this morning followed by some quiet time. Taking time to connect with the Lord one on one is something that is not incorporated enough in our daily lives and allowing the team to take the opportunity to process what they have experienced on this trip has been a very helpful activity. Following our small group and quiet time, we ate lunch and then had some free time where the team was able to spend some time on the beach jumping waves, surfing, playing volleyball, and exploring nearby shops.
After a great day of experiencing the beautiful beach of Costa Rica, the team gathered for our final porch time. This is our final moment for the kids to analyze how they can use what they have learned and seen here in Costa Rica back in Williamsburg. Luke re-visited the story of Gideon that we studied prior to our trip in the pre-trip meeting to close out our study on him. In Judges 8 we read that after God's great victory through Gideon the Israelites sadly resorted back to their former ways and worshipping other Gods. They forgot all that God had done for them and resorted back to trusting in their own strength. Luke talked about how our natural tendency as humans is to choose selfish motivations rather than constantly depending on God and listening to His will for our lives. Our hope and prayer is that as we re-enter our normal lives back in Williamsburg lives that we would be able to heed the warning of Judges 8 and look to constantly depend on God's strength in our lives. Luke introduced the phrase "LiveWEAK" to remember and encapsulate this need for dependency on God. Throughout our week in Costa Rica we have spent time everyday in worship, service, and small group discussions to help remind us of our need for God's presence in our lives. Please join us as we continue to embrace the truth underlying 2 Corinthians 12:10 which says, "when I am weak, then I am strong."
We have truly had a blessed trip and we look forward to sharing more stories when we see you all in Williamsburg.
