I love seeing faith in action. In the Bible, in the book of James, it says faith is real only if it leads to action! Throughout my life, faith in Jesus has made such a difference in so many ways. Our lives are made up of small moments, influenced by faith. My faith has guided choices, shaped reactions, increased wisdom, and made me more reliable and honest. Faith has brought kindness and helped me value people and time over things. Jesus has empowered me to treat others how I would want to be treated. The faith I found in Year 12 has made a life I never thought was possible for me.
With this in mind, it is a great privilege to have moments at Kennedy when we see faith burst out of students. I know their faith will help shape their lives as it has for me, and it gives me hope for their future.
On Monday, in the last period of our Christian Education program for Year 12s, we switched on a microphone and created a space for students to put faith into action. We gave students an open, unpressured moment to speak about what their personal faith means to them. Nine bold Year 12s stood up, one by one, and delivered a 30-minute message that was honest, courageous, funny and real. We heard about personal relationships with God, hope that was permanent, hearts that live to serve and stories of how God works every day in their lives.
As an aging chaplain knowing what faith in Jesus can do over the journey of life, it fills my heart with hope. Many of our young adults are launching from Kennedy with a robust faith that will help them navigate life. Their faith will also serve those around them who need to know that Jesus is real and powerful to build whole lives.
Peter Chase
College Chaplain
