Joy! Unspeakable joy! It’s rising in my soul, never lets me go!
Early morning, pre-breakfast runs weren’t exactly on my list of to-do items during Training Camp. Neither was eating strange foods with just my hands, jumping into a lake with all of my clothes on or falling in love with 43 strangers.
It’s astonishing how powerful the motivation of a team can be. Community is a life force of its own magnitude, fueling you in even your weakest moments; perhaps even more so in those moments. I wonder why we push against the bonds of community, in light of all its benefits. Perhaps we are afraid of its strength, afraid that attachment could somehow weaken us. Our natures shun vulnerability and our flesh craves self-sufficiency all the while our souls long to know and be known.
This past week taught me that in order for me to become more intimate with Christ I have to learn to not only love the person He made me to be, but also learn to be in community as He did. I not only have to love selflessly, but I have to learn to be loved in return. My G Squad family gave me the support and encouragement I needed to step out of my shell and be myself, “sassy introvert” that I am. Their love energized me in ways I’ve never experienced before and I can’t wait to do life with these people.
Lord, You make me brave. You make me reckless in the best of ways. You give me a fire in my heart that can’t be put out. And You bring me people that are letting You love me through them.
Praise God!
