I Will Go: Maximizing Opportunities to Create Resources

Youth Camp materials.

Key Verse: 2 Kings 4:2-3 – “Tell me, what do you have in the house?”
DAY 1

The Foundation – Spirituality as the Ultimate Resource

Theme Verse: Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His
righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
Supporting Text: John 15:5 – “Without Me you can do nothing.”

📖 Devotional Reflection

In a world that glorifies hustle and material gain, many chase resources without realizing
the source of all true blessings—God Himself. Spirituality is not a compartment of life
but the foundation for everything else. Without a solid spiritual life, even the best plans
crumble. As Jesus said, “What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses
his own soul?” (Mark 8:36).

Ellen G. White reminds us:

“Success in any line demands a definite aim. He who would achieve true success in life
must keep steadily in view the aim worthy of his endeavor.” (Education, p. 262)
Our first and greatest aim must be a relationship with God. When we are connected to
Christ, our creativity, resilience, and ability to create resources grow exponentially. We
begin to see opportunities that others miss, because we are guided by divine wisdom.

🌿 Reflection Points

 How is my relationship with God shaping my daily decisions?

 What resources might God want to unlock in my life through deeper faith?

 Am I seeking God’s kingdom first, or am I chasing things that fade?

🗣️ Discussion Questions
 1. What are some ways young people can strengthen their spirituality amidst busy
schedules and social distractions?

2. Can you think of a time when seeking God first helped you unlock an unexpected
opportunity?

3. How can we encourage one another to stay spiritually focused during this camp
and beyond?

🌟 Challenge for the Day

Spend 30 minutes today in quiet reflection and prayer. Ask God to reveal one area of
your life where He wants to grow you spiritually. Write it down, and pray for it throughout
the week.

🌿 Group Engagement Strategy

End with a prayer circle: Each person shares one word or phrase describing what they
hope God will do in their life this week (e.g., “Focus,” “Faith,” “Courage”). After each
shares, another person prays briefly for them.

Day 2: Navigating Technology – A Tool for Good or a Trap for Distraction?

Theme Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:31 – “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever
you do, do all to the glory of God.”
Supporting Text: Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true…
noble… just… pure… lovely… of good report, if there is any virtue… meditate on these
things.”

📖 Devotional Reflection

Technology has become an inseparable part of our daily lives—from smartphones to

social media, from online learning to digital evangelism. But how we use it can either
build us up or break us down. Technology itself is neutral, but our choices determine
whether it becomes a tool for God’s glory or a distraction that pulls us away from Him.

Ellen G. White warned:

“Satan is constantly devising means to occupy the mind and divert attention from the
great truths of God's Word.” (The Great Controversy, p. 488)
Today, the devil uses technology to achieve this more than ever before. But God also
wants to use technology for good! It can be a powerful tool for sharing the gospel,
learning, and growing in knowledge.
The key is not whether we use technology, but how we use it. Are we in control, or is it
controlling us?

🌿 Reflection Points

 What role does technology play in my spiritual life—does it help or hinder my

growth?

 How much time do I spend on digital platforms daily, and what percentage of it
glorifies God?
 Am I using technology as a resource for ministry, learning, and productivity?

🗣️ Discussion Questions
 1. How has technology influenced your walk with God—both positively and
negatively?

2. What are some boundaries we can set to avoid digital addiction or distractions?
3. Can technology be a platform for youth to create resources for God’s kingdom?
How?

📝 Practical Activity: “Digital Audit Challenge”

Instructions:

 Each participant lists the top 5 apps or websites they spend the most time on.
 For each, ask:
o How much time do I spend here daily?

o Is this time helping me grow spiritually, mentally, or socially?

o What changes can I make to ensure this platform is a tool for good?

 Create an “Action Plan” to adjust or limit usage where necessary.

 Optional: Set a Digital Sabbath day (one day a week to unplug from non-
essential devices).

🌟 Challenge for the Day

Pick one area of technology (e.g., social media, gaming, streaming) and fast from it for
24 hours. Instead, spend that time reading the Bible, praying, or learning a new skill that
honors God.

📖 Closing Thought

Ellen G. White reminds us:

“God desires that the perceptive faculties be cultivated, that we may have a correct
understanding of our duties and responsibilities.” (Messages to Young People, p. 69)
Let us use technology wisely, so it serves us and glorifies God—never the other way
around.

Day 3: Health Matters – Maximizing Your Body as God’s Resource

Theme Verse: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – “Do you not know that your body is the temple of
the Holy Spirit who is in you…? Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit,
which are God’s.”
Supporting Text: 3 John 1:2 – “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and
be in health, just as your soul prospers.”

📖 Devotional Reflection

Our health is one of the greatest resources God has entrusted to us. Without a healthy
body and mind, it becomes difficult to fully serve God and others. Health is not just
about physical strength—it includes mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual
vitality. When we neglect our health, we limit the opportunities God can open in our
lives.

Ellen G. White emphasizes:

“It is a duty to know how to preserve the body in the very best condition, and it is a
sacred duty to obey the laws of health.” (Counsels on Health, p. 38)
She also warns that neglecting health principles is like misusing a gift God has given. If
we truly desire to maximize our resources, we must start with our own bodies, for they
are the living temples of the Holy Spirit.

🌿 Reflection Points

 Am I treating my body as a sacred trust from God?

 What habits—good or bad—are shaping my health today?

 How does my physical health impact my ability to serve God and others?

🗣️ Discussion Questions

1. What are some unhealthy habits that youth struggle with today (e.g., diet, sleep,
exercise, screen time)?

2. How can we make small but meaningful changes to improve our health?

3. How does a healthy body empower us to create resources and maximize our
God-given opportunities?
🌟 Challenge for the Day

Choose one healthy action to implement today (e.g., go for a 30-minute walk, eat a
balanced meal, get 8 hours of sleep). Reflect on how this simple act can build your
capacity to serve God.

📖 Closing Thought

Ellen G. White says:

“The health should be as sacredly guarded as the character.” (Testimonies for the
Church, Vol. 3, p. 485)
Let’s honor God by caring for our health, so we can be effective in His service.

💞 Day 4: Courtship – God’s Blueprint for Love and Relationships

Theme Verse: Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring
the issues of life.”
Supporting Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14 – “Do not be unequally yoked together with
unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness?”

📖 Devotional Reflection

Courtship is a sacred season of preparation, not just a romantic adventure. It is about

two people prayerfully discerning God’s will for their future together. The world’s view of
relationships often promotes instant gratification, casual dating, and self-centered love.
But God’s design is intentional, purposeful, and grounded in spiritual growth.

Ellen G. White writes:

“True love is a high and holy principle, altogether different in character from that love
which is awakened by impulse and which suddenly dies when severely tested.”
(Messages to Young People, p. 435)
Courtship is a time to build character, seek God’s guidance, and develop emotional
and spiritual compatibility. It’s not just about feelings—it’s about preparation for a
lifelong partnership in Christ’s service.

🌿 Reflection Points

 Am I seeking God’s will in my relationships, or following my feelings and desires?

 What qualities should I develop in myself before I consider courtship?

 How can I honor God in my interactions with the opposite sex?

🗣️ Discussion Questions

1. What are the dangers of rushing into a romantic relationship without prayerful
consideration?

2. How can a couple in courtship glorify God and support each other’s spiritual
growth?
3. Why is it important to consider character over chemistry when choosing a life
partner?

📝 Practical Activity: “My Courtship Checklist”

Instructions:

 Write a personal checklist titled: “What I’m Looking for in a Godly Relationship.”
 Include at least 5 character traits (e.g., prayerfulness, kindness, integrity,
purpose-driven life, respect).
 Also write 3 personal goals to prepare for a healthy relationship (e.g., growing in
faith, learning communication skills, serving in ministry).

 Share one item from your list with a partner or small group.

🌟 Challenge for the Day

Write a prayer letter to God, asking for His guidance in your relationships. Surrender
your desires and ask Him to prepare both you and your future spouse for a Christ-
centered courtship.

📖 Closing Thought

Ellen G. White counsels:

“Let every step toward a marriage alliance be characterized by modesty, simplicity,

sincerity, and an earnest purpose to please and honor God.” (The Adventist Home, p.
49)
Let us view courtship as a sacred journey, not just a social experience. In God’s time,
He will guide the right hearts together for His glory.

💰 Day 5: Finances – Managing God’s Resources Wisely

Theme Verse: Proverbs 3:9-10 – “Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the
firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will
overflow with new wine.”
Supporting Text: Luke 16:10 – “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in
much...”

📖 Devotional Reflection

Money is a tool—not the goal. As young people, we are often tempted to chase after
wealth, but God calls us to faithful stewardship, not just accumulation. Every coin,
every talent, every opportunity is a resource God entrusts to us. The way we manage
our finances today can either limit or expand our ability to serve Him tomorrow.

Ellen G. White wisely counsels:

“Money is not ours; houses and lands, pictures and furniture, and everything we
possess are but lent us by the Lord. He has entrusted them to us to test us, to see if we
will be wise stewards over His goods.” (Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 1, p. 197)

God’s plan for financial management includes giving (tithes and offerings), saving,
investing wisely, and spending responsibly. True success is not in how much we
have, but in how we use what we have for God’s glory.

🌿 Reflection Points

 Do I see my money and possessions as mine or as God’s resources?

 How can I practice contentment and generosity even when I have little?

 What small steps can I take today to build financial habits that honor God?

🗣️ Discussion Questions

1. Why is it important to return tithe and give offerings as a youth?

2. How can poor financial habits (e.g., impulse buying, debt) affect our ability to
serve God?
 3. What are some practical ways young people can create financial resources (e.g.,
side jobs, skills development, budgeting)?

📝 Practical Activity: “My Budget Plan”

Instructions:

 Create a simple personal budget using this template:

o Income (e.g., allowance, side job): ksh_____

o Tithe (10%): ksh_____

o Offerings: ksh_____
o Savings (10-20%): ksh_____

o Needs (e.g., school, transport): ksh_____

o Wants (e.g., clothes, entertainment): ksh_____

 Discuss in pairs: What financial goals can you set this month (e.g., save for a
project, give a special offering)?

🌟 Challenge for the Day

Plan a “Give Back Project.” As a group, identify a need in your community (e.g.,
feeding the hungry, buying Bibles, helping a student). Pool your resources and create a
simple plan to meet that need this week.

🌿 Group Engagement Strategy

Organize a “Financial Wisdom Workshop.” Invite a Christian financial expert to speak

on topics like budgeting, debt, investments, and giving. Follow with a Q&A session
where youth can ask practical money management questions.

📖 Closing Thought

Ellen G. White reminds us:

“Let us not waste our means in unnecessary things, but let us be wise stewards, laying
up treasure in heaven.” (Messages to Young People, p. 310)
Let’s remember: It’s not about how much we have, but how much we faithfully manage
for God’s mission.

As we close this camp meeting, remember that God has placed within you the seeds
of greatness. Your spiritual gifts, time, skills, relationships, and opportunities are
not just random blessings—they are tools for mission. God calls you to maximize
these resources, not for selfish gain, but to advance His kingdom on earth.

📖 Ephesians 5:15-16 says:

“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time,
because the days are evil.”
God is looking for faithful stewards—young men and women who will say, “Lord, here I
am; I will go. I will use my talents, my time, my influence, and even my finances to bless
others.”

Prepared by:

Pr. Philemon Odhiambo

Youth Ministries Director

West Kenya Union Conference