I’ve had a day or so to process what went down at training camp and to be honest, I could use a few more days to rack my brain. There just aren’t enough words to capture how I feel upon returning. God revealed himself to me in ways I never could have imagined.
It’s almost as if I was given the syllabus for the next season of my life. With no idea what it all means just yet, I’m excited to study and learn as the lessons are taught. So, these next few thoughts might seem a little scatter brained. Just bear with me…
Chains have been broken! I have been freed! My perception of God has shifted, and now I can’t help but sing his praises throughout the day.
Worship will never be the same.
Community will never be the same.
Food will never be the same.
I will never be the same.
I experienced forgiveness in a new way, and also gave it. There was a moment where I asked God, “But I thought I already forgave this person?”. I was reminded that healing is a process of pealing layers off the onion. God wanted to take me deeper, and you better believe I said yes!
Vulnerably was also redefined. I used to think that I was vulnerable and honest with people I trusted, but that was only with certain parts of my life… certain parts of my story. This week, however, was a breakthrough for me! I found freedom in sharing my my pain, and saw people touched by my story.
AND HEY! I met this guy called the Holy Spirit… do you know him? (Or do you know about him)
Before training camp, I would say that the latter was true for me. Now, I KNOW he lives in and speaks to me. No longer a seldom visitor, we’re best friends! It just took a little rearranging to make some room.
I met some amazing people. I mean incredible. With so many hearts on fire for God in one place at one time, I had no doubt that we would change the world. Now, I’m starting to believe that I can too.
There’s so much truth that has finally made its way from my mind to my heart. Before training camp, I knew that I was loved. I knew that I was a child of God. I knew that there was authority given to me in Christ, but would I stand up and declare it? Would I step boldly into the throne room of God? Could I live in the confidence that God’s grace and mercy provide me? Did I truly believe deep down that I was a co-heir to the kingdom of God with Christ?
I will now. I can now. I do now.
All of those dry words that used to run through my mind are ablaze. The truth is now pulsating through my veins.
The take away here is that training camp was a catalyst for life change. My eyes were opened and now I KNOW that I was made for this. I believe that I am exactly where God wants me to be, and it feels oh so good!
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