Reflecting

As I sit here in the van on our long trek home, I'm reflecting on my last 3 weeks out on the road. God is really teaching me so many things. As I have stated before, God is really starting to push me into going into ministry. I think this theme has continued throughout my time with CIY MOVE. He keeps pushing me out of my comfort zone and you know I'm ok with it. My job here at MOVE is customer service. I basically do all of the housing then help to make sure all of the adult leaders feel welcome and do whatever I can to make their week as great as the students they bring. When doing this, I have to talk to people and answer phones almost constantly. If you know me at least a little bit, you know that I can be really shy. Just having this job has pushed me out of my comfort zone so much. I know don't mind making phone calls. I don't mind answering the same question multiple times. I know that doing this I'm helping youth pastors feel special which helps them pour their lives into their students. My communication skills continue to grow too. It's easier for me to put into words what I need to say. 

Doing this job, I'm usually the last person to get recognition. God is showing me that being in the background is sometimes one of the best places to be. This week during session, we sat in the balcony. The students couldn't see us but I got to see the students. It brings me great joy to see the students praising God and being totally overwhelmed by his presence. I get to see this daily!! I have the coolest job on the face of this planet!