Thursday, July 3, 2008

new lessons... new outlook... Consistent Grace.

i am at camp joy session two. i have been on kitchen staff this week and boy has the Lord really taught me some interesting things this week. i was really sad that i was not going to have a camper but the Lord knows what he is doing and proved that to me this week for sure. i learned what it means to truly be a servant- putting yourself absolutely last and others before you- and i learned how to get joy out of it. i am exhausted but got a new prospective on life, servant-hood and as well with just how big of an impact sin has on our lives. 

i learned a lot of things/admitted to a lot of things this week:

  • i am incredibly selfish.
  • i have impure motives.
  • i am obsessed and idolize relationships/marriage.
  • i don't deserve the Lord's love.
  • a lot about love and pure joy from jimmy hankin.
  • the richness of encouragement.
  • not everyone who is in charge is perfect. camp is not perfect. sin is in everyone.
  • i suck at life. i suck at loving.
  • im nothing without the Lord's grace and love

i just feel stuck right now.
i just feel so frustrated.
Lord, i just want to love you with all my heart.


...why is that so hard for me? 
...why can't i trust his grace? his will? his love?


3 comments:

Perksofbeingme said...

I'm at the same point, well kind of that you are. We need a phone date soon, but I want to let you know that about three weeks ago, I took the leap of faith and prayed to god. Something I have not done since I was like 5. I can truly say now that I'm a Christian (although I'm having a hard time saying it). I'm starting to figure things out. I can't wait to have a chance to catch up with you.

Perksofbeingme said...

my love. We need to talk soon! Will you be near Columbia anytime soon?

Perksofbeingme said...

I would love to come see you when you move. We need to catch up. Be expecting an e-mail from me soon. Just be prepared. It'll probably be long :) Love you