This weekend, i started training camp. WOW what an adventure its been. Starting with meeting my squad:
They are already like family to me. i have never met such a unified team. since our squad is so big, we’re broken into teams. I can already tell its going to say bye to team one for a little while. from the games we play to meals to worship, every moment grows our relationship with each-other and with the Lord. Never have i been so unafraid to share my story, thoughts or feelings.
During worship, i couldn’t begin to tell you all the things we talk and preach about. i just know, i feel my heart and mind opening. ill be honest, i came to training camp terrified i wouldn’t be able to share the Gospel the way i should or i wouldn’t fit in with others. i’m now here telling you, i was wrong. everybody comes with different backgrounds and stories but we are all the children of God and there isn’t anything more important than that. I get to learn that no matter the situation i’m in, the Holy Spirit is always with me guiding me to a place i belong. There are more ways to spread the name of Jesus than vocalizing.
My favorite part of today was sitting in a circle with my team, closing our eyes and letting the holy spirit talk through us. Our leader, Sarah would tap on somebody’s shoulder and nobody knew who was tapped. the first round, i was tapped. the game works that as everybody’s eyes are closed, an image, word or feeling will come to you. Certain things will apply to you and some will not. Many things my team would say did apply to me in weird or amazing ways. As people were saying things they envisioned, i could feel a presence behind me and a warmth on my shoulders, i knew it was God.
here is a few things what people said:
-a woman dancing in a street with a long dress – being yourself is beautiful
– the word chosen: i’m here for a purpose and God knows the reason even if i don’t
– a dark room and a person doesn’t have a light but the light from their body is lighting up the room
-a “greater” sign
-God is saying don’t be afraid to invite me in and ask me in
-butter scotch candies
I’ve learned that I am here for a reason. There will be moments on the field i now know i can look for help within myself, my squad and Jesus .
