'For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline.'
This verse has been showing up everywhere in my life. It was the verse Chip wrote unknowingly in my Dominican notebook. The youth pastor at Merge quoted it last sunday. Todd is basing the teachings this week at camp off of it.
I've learned in the past couple years that if God wants to tell you something, you will know that he wants to tell you something. I've even prayed that if I don't get something that He would throw it in my face. I'm guessing that's what He's been doing and I'm open to whatever that means.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Camp Hope
Heading off to Camp Hope in Litchfield for a week to be a counselor. Just found out who my CIT is and she will be coming monday afternoon. Pray that God would work in the hearts of my campers and everyone at camp and that I would be a good counselor/role model/friend to my campers. I'm kind of nervous because last year I had Cindy, a mom as the head counselor and I was her CIT, and now I'm the one in charge but I think God can really use me and anything I do will be through His strength.
At this point I'm learning to really just let go of worldly fears like not being good enough, people not liking me and just letting God be my teacher and trusting that He will provide and be the one in control. It's rough but I'm getting there.
At this point I'm learning to really just let go of worldly fears like not being good enough, people not liking me and just letting God be my teacher and trusting that He will provide and be the one in control. It's rough but I'm getting there.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Merge
Last night I finally went to Merge, the youth group at Church of the Living God. I've been meaning to go for over 2 years now, with different people but it's just never happened. But, I finally went and it's funny how God works because they just had a team return from Costa Rica the night before, same night as our return from the Dominican. The worship was great, but then they shared a little about their trip and the talks were all about missions which just really hit home. It was what I really needed to hear right then, just to confirm some things God put on my heart before I even left. The Lord is still teaching me and still growing me and I just can't wait to see what He does in me next.
mi Dios es fiel
God is working in the coolest ways, it's crazy. I had expectations of what the Dominican Republic would be like, but God worked way past my expectations. Like Pastor Lubin told us every morning to have high expectancy of what the Lord would do, I have high expectancy for the remaining summer and for my DTS. I know He is going to move and do great things and even then, I know He will surpass these expectations. I have so much I want to say, but it would take up ridiculous amounts of space and tons of time. If anyone wants to talk to me about my DR trip or my upcoming New Zealand trip please feel free to contact me and we can get coffee and talk or something.
Next thing is Camp Hope! I know God is going to keep moving there too like He did last year. Please pray for the youth that will be attending!
Dios te bendiga!
Next thing is Camp Hope! I know God is going to keep moving there too like He did last year. Please pray for the youth that will be attending!
Dios te bendiga!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Americaaa
Saw a lot of people I really love today and had a great time at the beach with some of the Dominican crew. Rode bikes around town late tonight, and was reminded how I'm not going to see some of the most important people to me for a really long time. Angela and Per will be in Texas till they come home by the time I get back and Ben will probably be out west. All the kids I've grown up with will be away at college.
At the same time, it'll be a really good chance for me to grow, way more than college. I won't have the option of quitting or taking a break and going home. I'm in it for the long run. It's like being a christian. You can't decide when and where you want to show God's love, live what you believe; it's an everyday kinda thing. I think that's something I could work on, following God everyday, every hour, every minute of my life.
I got prayer for the DR trip wednesday, and they told me God has pretty sweet stuff for me, but I need to let go of childish things. I need to mature. I feel like that's not so much an issue when I'm overseas or doing 'mission work', but it needs to be my normal life. I need to live like a child of God my entire life, not just when it's beneficial or convenient. God's not convenient. It's not going to be easy, people won't always like me; but God loves me and you know what? No matter what happens here on earth the most important part is that I am a child of God and I'm going to spend eternity with Him.
At the same time, it'll be a really good chance for me to grow, way more than college. I won't have the option of quitting or taking a break and going home. I'm in it for the long run. It's like being a christian. You can't decide when and where you want to show God's love, live what you believe; it's an everyday kinda thing. I think that's something I could work on, following God everyday, every hour, every minute of my life.
I got prayer for the DR trip wednesday, and they told me God has pretty sweet stuff for me, but I need to let go of childish things. I need to mature. I feel like that's not so much an issue when I'm overseas or doing 'mission work', but it needs to be my normal life. I need to live like a child of God my entire life, not just when it's beneficial or convenient. God's not convenient. It's not going to be easy, people won't always like me; but God loves me and you know what? No matter what happens here on earth the most important part is that I am a child of God and I'm going to spend eternity with Him.
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