Over the past two weeks it would seem that my life has changed. I have found 40+ new best friends. I have been hungry a lot, and tired more. I went through two culture shocks first leaving Santa Cruz and going to Georgia, and the second leaving Georgia and going back to Santa Cruz. I feel like I know the Holy Spirit and the Lord on a deeper level than I ever have. But through all of this and especially in the last two days being back home God has really put it on my heart to SLOW DOWN (it helps the Jeremy at camp told us to do this too!). When I am focusing on where I am, and who I am with it opens the doors for God to do so much more!
Like I said in the beginning: I am so blessed to have found almost 50 new family members! I think of the guys on my squad: Tanner, Rick, Alex and Christian. These are my brothers and friends. Then there are my sisters on my squad. I cant name all 35-40 of you right here but I love you all!
Coming home has been great and I am so happy to see my family and friends, but it is also tough to not have the rest of my new family and friends. Why do I say all this? Because this is making me look too far ahead to the race next year and not fully appreciate everything here. God is telling me to slow down. He has me here for the next two months and it is my job to be here and live for him where I am. Not to mention cherish the time with my family right now. I am going to miss all of you guys so much!
It seems no matter where I am I am always looking towards the future. I don’t believe this is inherently a bad thing. However, when it hinders the relationships I have here right in front of me then it becomes a problem. I think this is found in most Americans and it is my challenge to you to slow down also. Appreciate where you are and who you are with, because this may be your only chance to speak into someone else’s life. Be present, be intentional, and be love. This is the challenge I have issued to myself looking at my last two months here, and I invite you to join me! I can’t wait to see what God has been trying to do, but I have been too busy to listen.
Alright, rant over. Love you guys!
