Meanwhile, I spend a good portion of everyday in REI making a list of things I need to buy. The other day I made a friend go with me and I definitely sat in a display tent for a good 20 minutes because I was so excited. I am so stoked to live in a tent for 11 months! I think I’d be ok with living in a tent right now. Sometimes when I’m in REI, I put on a backpack and put things in it and walk around the store. (yea, I’m that person) I’m hoping to actually be able to buy things on my list within the next couple weeks! Then I can set up a tent in my living room and sleep in it every night!
Sometimes, I walk down to Guitar Center (which is conveniently right next to my apartment) and play this 3,000 dollar absolutely beautiful guitar that I pretend I can afford. And every single day I have gone, I have met somebody there that is absolutely amazing! I have had such incredible conversations with absolutely random people that are now some of my good friends. Not to mention, they are teaching me to play the banjo which is only the most magical instrument in the world! Anyways, my point being that people constantly surprise me. And I can’t wait to meet all the people God will bless my life with through the World Race.
On another note, I was talking to a couple of friends the other night, and it was one of those conversations where you leave and can’t help but giggle because of how down right amazing it was. One of my friends asked the question “Who in this group do you consider to be an example that you could follow?” I found this to be a somewhat awkward question at first, and I wasn’t really sure how to respond. But as we kept talking I noticed that most of those that were named as role models blushed and argued that there’s no way they could be considered a role model, myself included.
It made me realize that we rarely see ourselves as others perceive us. It is easy to give a false impression, either positive or negative. And some people are simply experts at masking their faults in public, while their private lives leave much to be desired. Others are only too aware of their shortcomings.
The Christian’s role model is Christ, our spiritual rock. As we follow Him, our actions become models for others. We do not become stamped copies of little Jesus models, but an outward demonstration of what has happened to us by His power. We become like Christ because we have been occupied with Him. So, when my heart is set on Christ, I will automatically be pointing others to Him.
I thank my God for every godly person that has been brought into my life. I pray that as I endeavor to walk with Him, I too will be a good example for others, especially as I start on the World Race!
Also, I have been getting up to watch the sunrise the past couple of days, with a cup of coffee handy of course. (I know this is shocking for most of you, I’m definitely not a morning person) And it is absolutely my favorite thing in the world, minus the fact that it’s so early. It is absolutely refreshing and I can’t stop smiling when I watch it. It makes me realize that all the things from the day or week before that stressed me out, don’t matter anymore. And all the hope or joy that may have been diminished is renewed, because every day, the sun rises and brings in a brand new day. A brand new reason to smile, count my blessings, and be ridiculously joyous about every single thing in my life!
