I've known that God romances us. But, I never knew He would use one word to do it so ferociously and vividly in my life.
The summer of 2012 was bound to be the summer of a lifetime. Better than anything I had ever done in my lifetime. I knew it would be special. I knew I would learn a lot. I knew I'd meet some pretty amazing people. I had no idea God would reveal so much of my future calling to me in a ten week span. But, then again, I don't understand all that God does. I only know that His timing and ways are perfect and purposed. During Journey2012, I was awakened to the fact that I've been on a journey since the day I was born. The more I sit and think about it, the more I can see how every single thing in my life has contributed to who I am today. My schools, the friends I've had and have now, the family I was born into, the teachers that taught me, the churches I did and didn't go to, the programs I was involved in, the places in the world I've had the privilege of seeing - all of it has shaped me, all of these things and more.
I realized this summer that Journey is not just a ten week internship, but rather a life-long experience that molds you and shapes you into who God has called you to be. I realized that my journey was not only in Kenya for a set amount of time, but where ever I am for the amount of time God has me there.
Journey awakened me to all that is out there. The things of this world that are waiting to be experienced. The people of this world that are waiting for truth. Journey awakened me to perfection of my God - the love that He lavishes on His people in a way that only He is capable of. journey awakened me not only to the beautiful promises of Jesus, but also the hard truths of the Christian life. Journey awakened me to the fact that every minute of every day is purposed. Even the 90 minutes that it takes you to watch The Lion King in a house in Nairobi.
"Your journey has molded you for the greater good. It was exactly what it needed to be. Don't think you've lost time. It took each and every situation you have encountered to bring you to the now. And now is right on time." - Asha Tyson
Journey didn't end on July 29, 2012. It was just getting started.
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