Summer has been crazy.
I've spent 4 weeks at various Younglife camps, three of which were spent cleaning over 35 bathrooms A DAY with 7 high school girls. I've seen so many kids come to know Jesus for the first time. I've spent time at home and time outside of the United States with my family. I've been a bridesmaid in three weddings this summer (all in different states). Forrest has a new amazing job in a new city two hours away. My mom has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and is heading to Houston in a couple of weeks to meet with doctors there. One of the 13 got married and another got engaged within the last month. I am currently packing my apartment to move to new house down the street. I am still in shock that school and YL clubs are close to getting started. Needless to say... this summer has been crazy.
As I am taking time off to rest before I start the school year, I can't help but to think about all the Lord has done this summer. He has been nothing but faithful and loving. His provision has been good. The time I spent with Him has not been great or consistent, but He continues to meet me where I am and love me regardless.
Currently, I am sitting in a chair in my room reading a book. This quote stuck out to me and I want this to be what is said of my life. I want this for my marriage and family one day. I want this for my ministry with Younglife. "They believe they were created for more than a Christian spin on the American dream. They believe the purpose of their lives is deeper than having a nice job, raising a decent family, living a comfortable life, and tacking church attendance onto the end of it. They believe Jesus has called them to a much higher plane and given them a much greater dream. They believe God has shown them great grace (and many blessings) in order that He might use them to accomplish the glorious, global, God-exalting purpose that has been primary since the beginning of time, and they don't want to settle for anything less than radical abandonment to that purpose."
