My life is full right now. I just got off one of the best summers/jobs I have ever had. I don't know how to put into words how this summer impacted me. I've tried. The only people who completely understand are the people I got to work. Every morning, I got to start my day off with a worship set and then I got to end it the same way. How crazy is that?!?! I got to meet and work with some awesome people that challenged me to do things that I would have never thought about. God showed me and opened doors for my life that I am so blessed to be apart of. This is the reason that I am on 2 leadership teams. One for my church. One for my school. I learned that I can and am good at communicating/problem solving with people. Who knew a shy girl could get out of her comfort zone? I had so much help with people stretching me to do this and I'm so thankful for them.
I also just got off a week full of me catching up on my sleep and resting for this week. With this summer came a lot of weeks in a row with little sleep. My body was/is wore out. It was nice to just sit in one spot for more than 10 min and watch tv. Yes, I went almost 12 weeks without tv. Even though my week was also full of preparation for this coming semester, it was still restful for me. It was just full of the normal stuff: buying books (which were surprisingly cheap this semester, I'm not complaining though :) ), making sure my schedule works for school and my jobs, catching up with friends, making sure everything is ready for the BSU (one of the student ministries I'm on the leadership team for), etc. I've also had to go through training for my jobs again and get all of the paper work in. (Not the best time I've had this week.) Its been a little hectic to say the least.
I was so excited to get to have meetings and get the BSU started at school on a good foot. On the BSU leadership team, I am the missions coordinator. I love this job because God has laid missions on my heart and its so cool to get to serve him in this way. Having this job is huge during spring break and summer. This year our group is going to Texas over Spring Break and then right after school gets out we are going to Africa. Although it is unknown where we are going at this time, I'm excited about planning this trip. At this time, I'm not sure if I will get to go on the trip due to the possibility of other conflicts. This means this year, I am planning 2 trips!! Yes, I am doing this on top of school, work, ministry work, etc. Its going to be a crazy year for me!!! I not only have to plan the trips, I have to plan fundraisers on how to get my groups there. Africa is such an awesome opportunity but with that comes a lot of money! Mostly the plane ticket and transportation while we (the group) are there. Plus of course while in Africa, you have to go on a Safari! It's just a must right?
I'm also on the worship team at the BSU. I have the honor of singing harmony mostly and playing the keyboard on Tuesday nights. We had our first practice this past week and I'm so excited for this year. We sounded great. I can't wait for Tuesday night!
So as I start tomorrow, I simply ask one thing. I ask that you pray for me that I can serve with my all in every area. As you can see, that may be a challenge. I pray that I won't get tired. I also pray that God doesn't stop the chaos in my life!
Thank you for everything! Thank you for all of your support for me and the ministries that I help out! I couldn't do it without all of my family and friends!
Don't stop the chaos!
Kristin
Isaiah 41:10
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