Raikeeeze's Adventures
It's been awhile since I've felt the urge to post something here, but today for some reason, it just seemed fitting. The weather outside is cloudy and it feels very wintery, but for some reason, by spirit is pushed by something joyful and bright. See, on Friday night, I went to go see the movie THE NATIVITY, it's the new Christmas movie that came out this year, and it depicts the birth of Jesus. The movie wasn't the best one I've seen, but it definitely gave me new eyes when I think about the Christmas story. I'm such a visual person, so when I saw the way Mary and Joseph were treated, when I saw Herod's hatred for the prophesized messiah, when I saw the lowly shephards, I could view them with new, fresh eyes.
Saturday was a crazy day for me!! I had a service project to organize and accomplish with 102 crazy kids screaming and wanting to do anything but work.
Then today in church, my pastor talked about the crucifixion of Jesus. I know strange to be talking about Christ's death, when we're so close to the day when we celebrate his birth, however, the sermon really completed the story of Jesus for me; it brought it full circle. And now my thoughts are completely jumbled. Our pastor talked about the Trinity relating to Jesus' crucifixion, and how is must have felt for one part of the three, but yet a part of each of them to be taking on the sins of the world! I can't even fathom that, nor have I ever thought about it.
And then, I thought about the love story intertwined throughout the crucifixion, and that is where I'm stuck. I just finished reading a story about the love shared by a cowboy and a cowgirl. The cowboy is a bull rider because he equates conquering bulls to fighting his anger towards his dad for leaving when he was just a small boy. The cowgirls is a barrel racer who has cystic fibrosis (a lung disease) but loves being on a horse back more than anything in the world. The two fall in love, even though she is only expected to live for a couple of years. The story was amazing, because as I got wrapped up in it, I could feel that the boy would literally do anything for the girl, because he had that much love for her.
then I thought about Christ's love for me and how it doesn't even compare to the boys love for the girl. That's where I'm stuck, that's what I'm thinking about and trying to wrap my mind and heart around. That's what I'm learning.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Monday, July 10, 2006
God is so Good
Raikeeeze's Adventures
So, I had the priveledge of going to a Bible Study with some other girls who are a part of the Extreme Serve team here at camp. The girls on Extreme Serve all perform duties that make camp function, but are hardly ever recognized for it. Their duties include things like working in the kitchen, organizing crafts, working in the office, nannying, etc. The Bible study was amazing!! We're working through the book i am not, but know that I AM by louie giglio (I think that's how you spell it). I totally recommend the book, it's incredible. Anyhow, the book is all about how God is everything, and we are his vessels. It's all about service for Him, how it should look, etc. I was so blessed by the women in the group. The openess and honesty in the group was amazing. My favorite part though was when the leader brought up Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. I realized so often that I try to please men. I like their approval, and being accepted by them, but that shouldn't be my goal in life. If I want to serve Christ, if I want to be His servant, then I need to seek His approval only.
So, I had the priveledge of going to a Bible Study with some other girls who are a part of the Extreme Serve team here at camp. The girls on Extreme Serve all perform duties that make camp function, but are hardly ever recognized for it. Their duties include things like working in the kitchen, organizing crafts, working in the office, nannying, etc. The Bible study was amazing!! We're working through the book i am not, but know that I AM by louie giglio (I think that's how you spell it). I totally recommend the book, it's incredible. Anyhow, the book is all about how God is everything, and we are his vessels. It's all about service for Him, how it should look, etc. I was so blessed by the women in the group. The openess and honesty in the group was amazing. My favorite part though was when the leader brought up Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. I realized so often that I try to please men. I like their approval, and being accepted by them, but that shouldn't be my goal in life. If I want to serve Christ, if I want to be His servant, then I need to seek His approval only.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Raikeeeze's Adventures: July 2006
Raikeeeze's Adventures: July 2006
Another day, at Camp War Eagle. I've been working as a nanny this session for some of the permanent staff kids and have had the oppotunity to work with a little girl who has Autism. I never thought I could be one of those people who enjoyed work with disabled children, but come to find out, I am. I enjoy solving problems, and working with a little 5 year old who has the mental functioning of a 1 1/2 year old is definitely a challenge. She can't talk the way I talk, instead, her language is a mixture of sounds and noises (i.e. eh, ah, kis, etc.) But each sound has a meaning, and each meaning is important to her. She loves it when people talk to her in her own language, even though all they can do is repeat what she says.
Despite her disabilities, she is truly a special child. It has been a joy to watch her grow and explore at camp from the feeling of sand inbetween her toes, to the smell of horses, to me helping her complete a front roll in the gymnastics center. I can tell that she is taking in everything and it is all being logged into a special part of her mind. It is a good reminder for me that I need to continue to live each day with that kind of excitement. I need to enjoy life and take everything in because I will never have another day like today.
Another day, at Camp War Eagle. I've been working as a nanny this session for some of the permanent staff kids and have had the oppotunity to work with a little girl who has Autism. I never thought I could be one of those people who enjoyed work with disabled children, but come to find out, I am. I enjoy solving problems, and working with a little 5 year old who has the mental functioning of a 1 1/2 year old is definitely a challenge. She can't talk the way I talk, instead, her language is a mixture of sounds and noises (i.e. eh, ah, kis, etc.) But each sound has a meaning, and each meaning is important to her. She loves it when people talk to her in her own language, even though all they can do is repeat what she says.
Despite her disabilities, she is truly a special child. It has been a joy to watch her grow and explore at camp from the feeling of sand inbetween her toes, to the smell of horses, to me helping her complete a front roll in the gymnastics center. I can tell that she is taking in everything and it is all being logged into a special part of her mind. It is a good reminder for me that I need to continue to live each day with that kind of excitement. I need to enjoy life and take everything in because I will never have another day like today.
Monday, July 03, 2006
Camp Adventures
Well, here I am working at Camp War Eagle for the summer. It will definitely be a different summer, but I love the camp atmosphere. I love the energy, the crazy chants, the great sleep (hahaha), but mostly I love the kids and watching them change throughout the duration of camp. I enjoy being able to be a small part of their lives. It is amazing to watch God work through my weaknesses and use me even when I am so tired I don't think I can go one anymore. More adventurous stories to come...
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