Mobilise 2012

Last week I was in Prestatyn at a christian conference called Mobilise. It was aimed at students and 20 to 30 year olds and, i guess, was for the equipping of people to be more effective...in a sense. There was a lot more to it than effectiveness. Those who spoke include Tom Shaw, PJ Smyth, Joel Virgo, Mike Betts, Adrian Holloway, Wendy Mann, Matt Carvel and Josie Shaw. (There were many others, but these were the ones i heard- Google 'em if you're curious)

The first main talk I am aware of (so recorded in my journal) was by a guy called Tom Shaw. He spoke a message entitled 'Dive into Discomfort'. I found it sobering, powerful and painful. (according to my notes). Tom and PJ Smyth preached messages that are uncomfortable to hear but very good! Here are some snappy bullet points of some thoughts that I wrote down.

• We need to learn that life, like the year, has seasons.
• God is more interested in fruitfulness than productivity
• 'You don't need to parent yourself'. 
• Sin is pleasurable, but it is fleeting & leaves destruction in its wake
• What God has started He WILL bring to completion
• Moments of rest are good, but life isn't just about having that continually- life isn't about freedom from responsibility.
• Don't compare yourself to others!
• Celebrate & honour those who are getting favour & success in the area that you want.
• Slow down.
• Be grateful.
• Don't try to save yourself, it won't work.
• Don't do evangelism to cleanse your conscience.
• Get out of the christian ghetto.