Training camp was definitely full of surprises.
I’m generally not so good with surprises, so seven days of having absolutely no clue what was going to be happening in the next hour was a challenge in and of itself.
Training camp kicked my butt in so many (good) ways. It made me realize how selfish my day to day life is and how lazy I have become spiritually, physically, and relationally.
I’m so thankful discipline was forced upon me that week and I was made to workout, to press into prayer and worship, and to constantly work towards community. Of course, these things were all a choice and not actually forced upon us, but when 55 other people are excited about doing something, you’re going to get excited about doing it too.
There were many times I was not as hungry as I thought I was,
or very pleased with the sleeping arrangements,
or too keen on the daily activities- but I learned that it is up to me to choose to have a good attitude about it anyways. I’m positive there will be something I don’t like or don’t want to do on the race probably on a daily basis, but it’s up to me how I respond to those situations.
Training camp was about going beyond our comfort zone. It’s awkward at first and sometimes really difficult, but it is how the Lord grows and changes us.
The first few days of camp felt like forever and by the last two days it felt like a blink of an eye. I am still in disbelief about how God can supernaturally bind complete stranger’s hearts together in such a short period of time but I am so thankful he did.
I am thankful to be apart of a community that is committed to choosing a good attitude when things are difficult, awkward, and uncomfortable and who gladly accept the change and growth God wants for their lives.
F-Squad!
