Coming to training camp I had many expectations. Many of these expectations were met….I expected that my "normal" would not be the "normal" at training camp. I expected that we would sleep in many different positions or that certain scenarios would be shared and we would have to adjust to them. I expected to be stretched spiritually, emotionally, and physically. I expected to eat crazy things. I expected to start building many long lasting relationships with other people from across the United States. What I found along the way was that although my expectations were real and true my thoughts on the quality of people were not. One of our speakers said we don't know what we are expecting until our expecations are not met…..
What I walked into was a place where there was a community of people that will love on each other regardless of our past bad decisions. A place where we can share our emotions and not be afraid of getting judged or ridiculed for our thoughts. A place where lifting each other up not tearing each other down was the "normal." What is this new "normal?" Isn't this how we are supposed to live? Where we don't have to be embarrassed or feel ashamed of our past? Where tearing other people down to get to the top is not ok?
PSALM 34:5 Those who look to HIM are radiant; their faces are NEVER COVERED WITH SHAME.
Let us all live in this truth!
