We each have our own destiny. It’s very unique, like our fingerprints. The unfortunate thing is that for many of us we are unable to firmly grab a hold of our destiny because we are carrying to much baggage and don’t have an open hand. You can’t carry out your destiny with a bunch of trash in your hand.

Mrs Val from SuperKids Academy explained this best. She had a staff member come and pick up two chairs. One in each hand. The chairs represented baggage. Then she put a can of Pringles in front of the staff member and told him that that can was his destiny and to take hold of it. The only way he could grab his destiny (the Pringles) was to let go of the baggage (the chairs). We can’t hold our baggage and our destiny at the same time. Junk don’t mix with treasure. You have to get rid of the junk and pick up your destiny.

Some of us think we have the process down. We see our destiny. We set the baggage down. Pick up our destiny but before long we start picking the baggage back up which ends up forcing our destiny out of our hands. STOP!! Drop the baggage and grab hold of your destiny.

Your destiny was planned by God before we were even created and you will never be truly happy until you are living out your destiny. It’s in our DNA. It’s what God created us for.

We need to throw (cast) our baggage (cares) to God! The Word says to “cast your cares upon Him”. When you cast something what does that mean? Pastor Melva Henderson once said that whenever she thinks of the word “cast” she thinks of a fishing pole. You cast your bait and hook as far as you can. The key though is to cut the line after you cast it. Don’t reel it back in. It’s not for you to handle.

When Adam & Eve were created they didn’t have to deal with baggage. They didn’t have to deal with worrying about anything. We were never intended to have to deal with worry (baggage). Our bodies were not designed to deal with it. Adam & Eve were completely taken care of by God. The best part is God still wants to take care of us like He took care of Adam & Eve. CAST IT!! Quit trying to carry it! How can you reach the masses with loads of baggage weighing you down?

You might say “That’s easy for you to say”. NO, it’s not. It’s still something that I am working on myself. We get this thought (not our own) that we can’t put it down but we forget that our strength comes from God. The Word says the Joy of the Lord is your strength. CAST IT and fulfill you destiny!

A first-time look at 700 kids training to become Christian missionaries. A special “48 Hours” presentation will air on Dec. 27, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Will this be attacked by the media as “Jesus Camp” was? Will christian’s attack this broadcast? How will the world react? Below is the preview being shown for the broadcast.

In the summer of 2007, Tabitha Taylor of Bellwood, Pa., Nicole Scrivener of Tallahassee, Fla., and Valerie Smith of Las Vegas, Nev. were among the 700 kids who gave up the luxuries of iPods and cell phones to attend The Lord’s Boot Camp. At the two-week, no-frills training camp in central Florida, the girls face physical and mental challenges as they prepare to embark on evangelical missions in the U.S. and Africa and spread the word of God.

Taylor, 13, is passionate about her religion and a natural-born leader who excels at camp, but struggles to fit in among her peers.

Scrivener, 15, grapples with drug and alcohol abuse, straining her relationship with her family. Her rebellious attitude creates tension at camp, too.

Smith, 17, is dedicated to her religious beliefs but finds it difficult to be away from her boyfriend as she faces the physical challenges of camp.

This project marks the first time a camera crew has been allowed to document the teens’ experiences at camp, their missions and their returns home.

“Each girl profiled represents a different reaction that religious belief can provoke in a young person: bold confidence, angry rebellion and feelings of doubt,” says Loki Films co-founder Heidi Ewing.
“All three characters struggled with the physical and mental demands of the camp as well as the looming question of what role their belief in God will play in their lives as they enter adulthood,” adds Rachel Grady, co-founder of Loki Films.

Personally, I really was upset by the wrap that Jesus Camp got. The world is funny. They always think that christians are brainwashing other people. Do the schools brainwash students? Was I brainwashed in during my elementary years? No, you are trained in school to live your life after school. At The Lord’s Boot Camp you are trained to minister after leaving. What’s the difference?

I am sorry that Jesus Camp was closed. I really enjoyed the video. I enjoyed seeing the passion behind Becky Fischer. I wish more ministers would catch the flame. So many people treat children’s ministry like it’s babysitting. It’s not … you are changing lives.

Anyways … what are you thoughts on this airing on CBS?