Assignment #15

Why am I here?

Well… I’m not going to lie some days I have no idea why I am here.  But then I go to the truth of the Bible for help and inspiration.  Psalm 23:3 says “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”  I know that the Lord has a plan and a path for me.  His timetable isn’t meshing with mine like I would like but I know he is right.  I need to stop pushing for what I want and just relax and see what the Lord is putting in front of me.  I also refer to James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

I tend to find the bad in every situation and then I talk about people behind their backs and also to their faces and I have come to feel convicted that this is not only morally wrong but sinful.  Further in James 1 there is another wonderful verse that makes me look at how I communicate with people.  I am always saying that at this camp “there is no communication” but there is more to communicating then just talking.  “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” James 1:19.  I am hoping that by working on this not only will I know more and understand more before I react but I will learn to communicate with those who anger me but in a mature way so feelings do not get hurt.

I like learning how to do new things and coming here I knew that I would be put into those situations.  I never imagined that I would put in water lines or fix broken water lines and that has really made me feel confident.  Also learning how to drive a backhoe was so much fun.  I love getting dirty and working outside with my hands.   Just don’t ask me to build anything; I am horrible with measurements.  I am still young in my relationship with the Lord.  I accepted him into my life just over a year ago and I have so much to learn.  This is why I am here.  I hope you enjoyed my thoughts.