Wow....
Thats all I can really say (of course I'm gonna say more but, you get the point)
What an interesting summer it has been already. I have to say it has been VERY up and down, and God has challenged me like never before.
I sit here, and I try to sum up the summer so far for you guys....and there is only one coming to mind... humbling.
I have, so far, ministered to 62 students in my cabins (give or take a few). I've had the great opportunity to share with them during (and some after) camp about my life, and they have done the same. (Some of them might be reading this right now, and if so, shout out to you guys). I've had a couple tell me that what I've shared has impacted them, and a couple have asked me very difficult questions that I can only do my best to answer.
Amazingly, it has taught me humility. Who am I to minister to these kids? Sometimes it feels like I am just a kid myself... Some of these guys have dealt with things I cannot even imagine. Who am I? But then I realize something, and this is what I want to share with you guys... God picks us. We might not understand why, and we might not think we are worthy. We may be scared, or nervous, or even think that we are too inadequate to fulfill the calling He has for our lives. But just as Jesus called his disciples, He calls us to follow Him. If we trust in him, we will be able to make it, cause he will walk with us the entire way.
So, I'm gonna continue doing what I am doing. I am going to keep asking questions from peers who have given me some of the best life advice, I'm going to keep soaking in all the knowledge I can of ministry, I am going to have as much fun as I can, and finally, I'm gonna keep walking with these guys, for at least a week, in their lives. Sharing with them what I can, and them sharing with me what they can. Because truly, and not to seem cliche, but I am learning from them, just as much, if not more, than I am teaching them.
I want to thank everyone for the well wishes and the prayers. It has meant the world. And if any Youthfront people are reading this...I can't wait to continue this journey with you guys... Some days, its hard, and we wanna quit and never look back (I've felt this way too...) but guess what? We are gonna make it...cause Jesus has called us to this...and the results...have, so far, been amazing...
God Bless
