Well, it’s been a couple months since my last blog post, so I figured it was time to update everyone once again.
I am currently working at a Camp Allendale, a Christian summer camp and retreat center, for my second summer. This place continues to be a blessing to me. I get to be challenged and grow daily in my faith. A few co-workers and I are in the middle of bible study together on the book of Ruth by Kelly Minter. When referring to the part where Naomi tells Ruth and Orpah to turn and go back home, Minter talks about the direction we weep in. She says that we can weep while moving forward or weep while moving backwards. I really like the idea of that, especially because I find myself crying more often than I ever thought I would when thinking about this trip. Don’t get me wrong, I just got to buy my tent, sleeping pad, and backpack that I will be living in for the next nine months, and I am unbelievably excited about all of that. I am excited for this trip! I am excited to see how God is going to work in my life and in others. At the same time, I have days where the last thing I want to do is give up my friends and family and leave the country for nine months. That’s such a selfish thing to say and I hate saying it, but it’s something I can’t change. How can I have such little faith and weep as I watch God continue to provide for me? I am $1,000 away from being 100% fundraised and I am so grateful and excited about that, but I am also really scared and really nervous. With all of that being said, I have decided that I am going to pray for faith, trust and that God will prepare my mind, body, and heart for this journey. I am going to step out of my little box and follow God wherever He leads me. I am going to weep while moving forward!
“Although there will be weeping in this life, the direction in which we weep is what truly matters ” – Kelly Minter
“May He equip you with all you need for doing His will. May He produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to Him. All glory to Him forever and ever, Amen!”
Hebrew 13:21
