Encourage Them to be Leaders

For so long, people with disabilities have been used to getting pushed aside. That is how our society has treated them. Many of the people who come to Camp Daniel and Able have experienced much pain and rejection. For many this is the first time that they are told they are loved, and that their life has meaning and value. God has such a special purpose for them. Our society has put them in this box and pushed it aside. People with disabilities are used to living inside this box. It is time for them to step outside of the box.

If someone encourages and believes in you, you are much more likely to succeed. It is time for us to step up and show people with disabilities that we believe in them. If we did this, they would be capable of doing great things for the kingdom. They could rise up and be leaders and teachers of the word. That is why I love Camp Daniel and Able because they have the opportunity to be a part of the body of Christ. They get to use their gifts that God has given them. Some people have the opportunity to preach the word of God. There are always greeters at the door. Many have gotten to lead us in worship, and others are prayer warriors. There are also those that serve and help around camp and do whatever they can.

I hope that more people catch onto this vision because it is amazing and powerful to see them doing ministry. We need to mentor them and show them how to use their gifts. Once we start doing this, great things will happen because we will be including the whole body of Christ.