Philippines was an abundant camp for me. There were many things and practices I learned. However, I feel the central idea that ties many of my experiences was the practice using my heart.

In the first week, we had many morning trainings. Through the trainings, many of us learned how to use our heart. One point especially helped me when Violin talked about embracing the truth and letting the Lord draw close to you. Before, I would just only remember the truth on a shallow level. Just remember and let go. But I realize more I need to hold on to the truth and believe strongly with all my heart. Put in effort with my heart. Then it can only affect me deeply.

In the meetings, I also learned to enjoy worship and truths more. For me, in the second week I stayed in Tarlac and I learned from Violin how worship is peak to peak. Before, I would use my mind a lot to worship. I wasn’t always focused and when I was focused, I couldn’t enter deeper because I was always thinking about my own prayer over and over again. But through the training, I experience more what it means to enter deeper into inner chambers. I realize I need to give the Lord my full focus. I cannot just randomly pray from things I remember. I need to make prayers my own prayer to God. I need to pray with my heart and keep my heart to God. Then only God can guide the worship. When the Lord comes close to you, you will have something in your heart. And now I realize by using your heart, it is how worship can be from peak to peak.

In Philippines, I also learned to use my heart in outreach, especially when we went to interview students in the streets. The first day I was quite shy and I didn’t approach to many. But after, Violin reminded us that these people, these students are those that God loves. When I put it in my heart, I really feel I want to help them and I want them to believe. I feel that there is really a great need in Philippines.

When I use my heart more, I see the need of this world more and I feel the burden to save them. Many lack material needs but also they lack a direction in life. I see how blessed I am to be in this movement and know these truths, know how to use my heart. I want to do more for the Lord. Rise up for Him and be strong for Him. And always use my heart.