Week Seven: Lessons Learned

I mentioned that I'm learning lots about myself and others this summer. I knew the Lord wanted to open my eyes this summer when I signed up. But I could never guess what I would be learning; a lot of it has been really hard for me! Some things God has shown me lately:

• It's okay to be 100% of myself all the time. I shouldn't feel the need to hide any part of me from my friends.
• I do not always need to be the leader or the person with the plan. I can be just as effective as a follower and helper!
• Making a decision for life after graduation is a lot less scary now that I'm single. God's great plans now only affect myself, and that's a huge relief.
• Talking to teens is tough and I'm not that good at it. But I can pray for them like crazy and love on them through activities.
• I come across as uptight but my mischievous and silly side knows no bounds when it comes out. You may refer to me as Supreme Prankmaster upon my return.
• Although this world is broken, God gives us opportunities to see that life is beautiful. Even though things have been really difficult with my family this summer, I value every second I breathe and sunset I see.

I still have no idea what to do for my capstone project next spring orhave a plan for when I graduate. But I'm at peace about it right now because my world has been expanded and I have the strong sense I am being led down a path, even if I can't see it.

Kendra