Training camp, yes, I’m still talking about it.
Why?
Because in just one week so much happened to me that just one or two posts, letters, or phone conversations are not enough to fully grasp or process it all.
At training camp I learned that it is okay to be myself with complete strangers.
I could let my inner child out and not feel condescension from my peers. (Even if I go around wearing an ivy crown on my head all day).
I could talk about ‘different’ things with people who understand. Like how God sometimes uses nature to teach me more about Him, or just show His love more!
Georgia nights/mornings can get pretty cold and dewy, especially when sleeping on a boat ramp and that is how sisterhoods are formed.
I learned that my love for journaling and being outside are actually legitimate ways to go deeper with God, but I should also be willing to hear Him in other ways too.
Sleep is not that important and neither are showers.
I even learned that though training camp is over the morning schedule they had us on works well for me.
God can speak to me through strangers and vise-versa. (This is one I “knew” but God gave it deeper meaning)
Bucket showers are refreshing and might even be better for your hair and skin.
I can be led in prayer by the Holy Spirit even when I don’t know the person or people. (I’m sure this is a lesson that will flesh out more in the days to come.)
I’m not in the best shape, both physically and spiritually, but God is changing that.
I learned not to fear relationships and being real with the people around me, because God is the one who builds families and friendships, if I let Him.
Sleepovers are more fun in a big tent.
God can renew anything, even teams before they start.
Being present is a lot harder than I thought, and I am not above getting caught up in the view ahead.
God is bigger than any preconceived notions, and He is going to blow them out of the water.
So did I learn anything? Well, maybe a few things here and there. But the most important thing I learned is actually a constant lesson for me- Trust God and let Him be your evrything.
Through Christ,
Brooke
