Saturday, March 16, 2013
Lock In Testimonies
Ok, one thing I failed to mention in my previous post is that I did hear almost everyone in my group's testimonies. That was SO COOL!!! I really love hearing other people's testimonies, especially the first time they share. Also, one person shared for the first time in front of the entire group. That's really scary!!! I mean, insanely scary! I would not have had the guts to share for the first time in front of so many people, even if they were people I loved, who loved me too. I'm so proud of him for sharing like he did, as well as my group members sharing theirs. That's always so cool, to hear how God has changed people's lives. And for God to move someone so much for them to stand up and share for the first time in front of everyone? That is where I see God.
Mission Trips are SOON!
We had our mission trip lock in last night for our annual mission trip to Kentucky. Can I just say, "YAY!" I'm so excited about going to worship God, and do His work, and to share His truth, THE truth, with the people in Kentucky this summer!!!!! Yeah, guess what... only 104 days until we leave!!!!
Last night, we split into groups to do things, and I had a pretty random group. I was with a couple people who had never gone on a week-long mission trip with us before, I was with a guy who doesn't like me, another guy who pretends not to like me, and a girl who barely knows me. It was so cool to get to know them all last night, and see them being authentic about their relationships with God. That's always so amazing and fun!!!! And my testimony, which I have shared in a previous post, I got to share it again. I really love that. A testimony is super personal, and it can be awkward to share. People generally don't want to hear about it. Also, the end, the most important part, the difference Christ makes in your life, that can feel cheesy and cliche, even though it's true. But sharing it can be so freeing too. And I was totally set up to share by Sam sharing, which was cool. I just loved that part of last night, probably the most. Testimonies are the COOLEST and BEST things ever!! I LOVE hearing them!!!!! I really saw God in every single person who was at the lock in last night!
Last night, we split into groups to do things, and I had a pretty random group. I was with a couple people who had never gone on a week-long mission trip with us before, I was with a guy who doesn't like me, another guy who pretends not to like me, and a girl who barely knows me. It was so cool to get to know them all last night, and see them being authentic about their relationships with God. That's always so amazing and fun!!!! And my testimony, which I have shared in a previous post, I got to share it again. I really love that. A testimony is super personal, and it can be awkward to share. People generally don't want to hear about it. Also, the end, the most important part, the difference Christ makes in your life, that can feel cheesy and cliche, even though it's true. But sharing it can be so freeing too. And I was totally set up to share by Sam sharing, which was cool. I just loved that part of last night, probably the most. Testimonies are the COOLEST and BEST things ever!! I LOVE hearing them!!!!! I really saw God in every single person who was at the lock in last night!
Friday, March 15, 2013
Authenticity? Again? YAY!
OK, so I know I just posted, but I thought of another one. Don't worry, it's quick.
This past Wednesday, which was yesterday, we talked about Authenticity. Just in case you didn't know, I posted about that just a few posts ago. I thought that was SO COOL!!! I mean, I really loved that. We talked about be authentic Christians. And that guy who I was talking about in my last section of my last post? He was amazing in that conversation. I'm so glad I was with him in his small group!
This past Wednesday, which was yesterday, we talked about Authenticity. Just in case you didn't know, I posted about that just a few posts ago. I thought that was SO COOL!!! I mean, I really loved that. We talked about be authentic Christians. And that guy who I was talking about in my last section of my last post? He was amazing in that conversation. I'm so glad I was with him in his small group!
LOOOOOOONG Time
Hey! So I know it's been a while since I've posted, but I've had a lot on my plate. That doesn't mean I haven't seen God. In fact, I just wanted to share just how much I HAVE seen God lately! Every week, I go to a Reading the Bible Through (RBT) discussion/small group at church, and it is always an AMAZING time of fellowship with the others in the church. And it's not just youth. In fact, there's only one youth. Yeah, you guessed it: me. But I honestly see God in all of those amazing women, EVERY WEEK!!!
Another one is just in stress. That sounds stupid, and very nonsensical, but hear me out. When I get stressed, especially about something that isn't my fault, I find it easier to go back to God for help. He always has the peace I need, even if my problem isn't solved right away. For example, there's a guy who I liked for a while, who I thought I got over, but now I can't decide if I like him or not. And there was a guy in between this, but I'm pretty sure that was just me trying to get over the other guy. But that. That's just a situation where I fall to my knees, begging for wisdom and comfort and some sort of sense and understanding. Of course, understanding has yet to come, but I'm sure it will. . . some day.
My last one is in MISSION TRIPS!!! YES! I'm so excited about mission trips this summer! They are going to be FANTASTIC!!! I really loved mission trips so much, and I've been stressed, and not very faithful in my relationship with Christ as far as reading my Bible and praying. Well, I watched a video with a bunch of pictures from mission trip, and it brought me to my knees. I knew, that's what I'm working towards. I am SO EXCITED!!!! I can't wait to go tell everyone at school!!!!
OK, so there's actually one more. I've tried to post about this a couple times, but I've never been able to put the words together quite right. There's this guy in my youth group. I really love him. He's different than everyone else. He doesn't pick up on social clues, body language, etc. He also has a low reading level. I think he has autism, or something. I'm not entirely sure about that. Not that it matters. But that boy is so amazing. He asks a lot of questions that everyone else is afraid to ask. He asks about what faith is, and he talks about how he's confused about Christianity versus Islam or whatever. He just makes my day all the time, especially when I get to explain something that always seemed like a no-brainer, like everyone should know it. THAT is a humbling experience. God LOVES to remind me what I know, and explain it to me through the eyes of someone different than me. I love him so much, and I'm so glad he's been coming to youth group!!!
Ok, that's it!
Another one is just in stress. That sounds stupid, and very nonsensical, but hear me out. When I get stressed, especially about something that isn't my fault, I find it easier to go back to God for help. He always has the peace I need, even if my problem isn't solved right away. For example, there's a guy who I liked for a while, who I thought I got over, but now I can't decide if I like him or not. And there was a guy in between this, but I'm pretty sure that was just me trying to get over the other guy. But that. That's just a situation where I fall to my knees, begging for wisdom and comfort and some sort of sense and understanding. Of course, understanding has yet to come, but I'm sure it will. . . some day.
My last one is in MISSION TRIPS!!! YES! I'm so excited about mission trips this summer! They are going to be FANTASTIC!!! I really loved mission trips so much, and I've been stressed, and not very faithful in my relationship with Christ as far as reading my Bible and praying. Well, I watched a video with a bunch of pictures from mission trip, and it brought me to my knees. I knew, that's what I'm working towards. I am SO EXCITED!!!! I can't wait to go tell everyone at school!!!!
OK, so there's actually one more. I've tried to post about this a couple times, but I've never been able to put the words together quite right. There's this guy in my youth group. I really love him. He's different than everyone else. He doesn't pick up on social clues, body language, etc. He also has a low reading level. I think he has autism, or something. I'm not entirely sure about that. Not that it matters. But that boy is so amazing. He asks a lot of questions that everyone else is afraid to ask. He asks about what faith is, and he talks about how he's confused about Christianity versus Islam or whatever. He just makes my day all the time, especially when I get to explain something that always seemed like a no-brainer, like everyone should know it. THAT is a humbling experience. God LOVES to remind me what I know, and explain it to me through the eyes of someone different than me. I love him so much, and I'm so glad he's been coming to youth group!!!
Ok, that's it!
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