After suffering for a few days from a stomach flu, I feel strangely refreshed and ready for this next week. This is the last month before our Summer Training Camp - before which many conversations about students' commitments must take place, many forms must be gathered, and much planning must be enacted to ensure that we have done all we can as the staff to faciliate a month-long camp that will lead to growth of these students' walk with the Lord.
Like many times when one is suffering, even physically, I felt like giving up. But whether healthy or well, they are both seasons which the Lord uses to cultivate fruit in our lives. I spent my waking hours reading scripture from Paul which talked about having a "clear conscience," something our discipleship group has been examining. Kris, my staffmate, came back from a bookstore with the newest edition of National Geographic devoted wholly to Africa. I also had an edifying conversation with my mom.
So the Lord sustains, teaches, and remains constant through every season one is given.
Thanks again readers, for letting this be a sounding board - however my thoughts come out.
