Ripe Harvest
I was so overwhelmed on Monday. I can't fully describe how it felt to see so much growth displayed. I've heard it takes two years before you begin to really reap the harvest of ministry and I completely agree. These past couple of months, I have seen so much fruit come from what I've been pouring my heart out to harvest. It seemed to happen over night. All of a sudden the coaches are showing leadership, passion, devotion, problem solving skills, responsibility and taking ownership of what they do.
I start to cry thinking about how much they have grown. Drops of hope and excitement accompany my tears, for I know that they will change many more lives and grow much deeper in Christ. Tears of astonishment soak my pillow at the thought that God used me, someone that has no experience in management or teaching, to change the lives of 16 adults. But despite the goodness, there are also tears of loss. I won't be a part of everything that God does in and through them next year and I feel like I'm missing out on one of the greatest stories going on in my time.
Over all, I cry tears of joy. The excitement of seeing their eyes light up when they share how God works through them or the passion that bubbles from their speech is more rewarding than anything I have experienced so far. I am privileged to have taken part of their cultivating process.Labels: Coaches, Dreams, Happiness, Memories, Spiritual
My Life
It has been awhile since I posted last. Life goes by so quickly and before you know it, it has been two weeks. My days have been full, but not long. I had the chance to teach the coaches three days this past week. I love teaching them. I feel in my element. I feel so alive. I live for when they grasp a concept on leadership or feel more confident in how they can communicate a difficult topic to their students. This is why I am here. Labels: Coaches, Dreams, Life
God is in the Radio
The greatest possible thing happened to me today. Well, not the greatest, but pretty darn good. Today I went back to the same school that I got stuck in the mud while delivering books. I decided to go a different way, for obvious reasons, and again there was a mud puddle. I wasn't alone this time and Kelly emphatically encouraged me to go through it and so I began.
Just then, like God was cheering me on through the radio, "Chariots of Fire" began blaring through the speakers. I felt empowered and able to drive through any mud puddle that was before me. There was nothing that could stop me from reaching the top of the ever increasing hill. It was glorious! I don't think I could ever have a better driving experience in my life.
Thank you Jesus, for making me laugh, smile, and take on the mud!Labels: Dreams, Friendship, Fun, Humor, Life, Memories, Spiritual
Songs
Do you ever have a song just speak to your heart? Well lately Casting Crowns' song "Voice of Truth" has been doing just that to me. It gives me chills when it comes on. My favorite part is when it talks about having the strength to stand before a giant like David. I thought I would share:
Oh,what I would do to have
the kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
Onto the crashing waves
To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown
Where Jesus is,
And he's holding out his hand
But the waves are calling out my name and they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me time and time again
"Boy, you'll never win, you'll never win."
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
the voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
and the voice of truth says "this is for my glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
Oh, what I would do to have the kind of strength it takes
To stand before a giant with just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand
But the giant's calling out my name and he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me time and time again
"Boy you'll never win, you'll never win."
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
the voice of truth says "do not be afraid!"
and the voice of truth says "this is for my glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth
But the stone was just the right size
to put the giant on the ground
and the waves they don't seem so high
from on top of them looking down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
when I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
singing over me
Love it!Labels: Dreams, Life, Spiritual
It's Home!
 I finally have my car! Isn't she beautiful?!? It is a Nissan Almera, 5 speed, power windows and doors, and 4 tires. God had it all picked out for me. He even saved me $2,000! Isn't He great?! Thank you everyone for all your support that you contributed to my car. I can now go grocery shopping whenever I need to, praise the Lord! I'm so excited about it. Today Kelly, Aimee, and I took it out and played tennis, but it was so great to be able to have the opportunity to take it. I'm looking forward to all the fun memories that I will make with it.Labels: Dreams, Fun, Life, Memories
My Car
I bought a car! I wasn't able to bring it home just yet, but I own it. It is a Nissan Almera. White, unfortunately. I really wanted a blue one, but it was too good a deal to pass because of the color. I was able to get it for R20,000 cheaper than I anticipated so I was really excited. I'm heading up tomorrow to actually bring it back. Pictures will soon follow!Labels: Dreams, Fun, Life
Flying Away
Today was a long day. You know what I mean, when everything keeps happening, but it never is bedtime. I have finally made it to that great time of the day, when I curl up under the covers and fall asleep.
CREED sings a song where they say, "When dreaming, I'm guided through another world, time and time again. At sunrise I fight to stay asleep, 'cause I don't want to leave the comfort of this place...”
I completely agree. I rarely can remember my dreams when I wake, but almost always I am taken to a different place. My dreams are filled with adventure and strange events that really could never take place in real life, but still I enjoy them. My favorite dreams are when I get to fly. I'm not able to just take off from any one spot, but I have to run as fast as I can and jump like superman with my arms in front of me. Once I take off it usually is smooth sailing, except for my landings which always seems to be a little bumpy. But the feeling is amazing.
What kind of dream is your favorite?Labels: Dreams, Fun
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