When the camp I worked at said good-bye to me yesterday, I got some feedback that stuck out to me from some of the staff. Some of the skills that I still need to work on…and I agreed with them. I have always struggled with opening up to people and showing all of myself to someone. I tend to be very guarded and quiet and keep a lot of stuff inside. I also have a tendency to rely on myself to get things done and struggle with asking others for help. These are two areas that I hope to be able to challenge myself in and grow in over the course of my mission trip.
You know how they say to be careful what you pray for, because God will make it happen? Well I am taking the risk and praying that God will force me out of my comfort zone and help me to open myself up this next year and learn how to truly build relationships and connections with other people. And to help me to learn to lean on others and not solely rely on myself. I ask that you all would join me in praying for my character growth.
