During freshman year, I have realized an interest that I have in either teaching inner-city or overseas. This realization has shown me something that would be incredible but also incredibly uncomfortable. This summer as I have been thinking about my opportunities, I recognize that there are plenty of things that I can do to learn and grow to my full potential. Opportunities to learn from Christ and others and opportunities to grow in faith. I have taken a step toward my interests by taking my job at camp, but there are other opportunities that I can take for others and for my future.
Even as I prepare for my first day at a new camp, I am scared. I'm scared of what is unknown. I'm scared of what I am unprepared for. I'm scared for what I am not in control of. Today I read from Matthew 14:22-33. This is the passage where Peter joins Jesus walking on water. Walking on water is an experience that would be an awesome and growing experience for Peter--but its scary! Yet he takes a step of faith, out onto the water. When he loses faith and begins to sink, Jesus reaches out and holds him up.
No matter what, life is going to bring uncomfortable situations. Life is going to bring scary situations. And think of all of the wonderful and growing experiences that I would miss out on, if I did not have faith. If I did not have courage. If I did not trust God. If I did not take the opportunity.
This summer and next year at Taylor, I am going to take opportunities. I'm going to take opportunities that are uncomfortable and scary--with faith, confidence, and courage.
Lord, give me the faith I need. I will not fear, for You've got big plans for me.
Praise Him.
wow, i just wrote about feelings that are so similar to what you wrote about here. i feel exactly the same, and it's something that God is teaching me. this was really encouraging whit, thank you!
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