[Tuesday, March 01, 2005]
I have so much to tell you today! Well, first of all, thanks for your prayers. I have felt God speaking to me through His word and His servants this week. I went to a retreat at a Christian camp this weekend. The retreat was planned by a church in Puebla. I did not know anyone and noone really spoke English, so that was different for me. I got to the camp Friday afternoon and waited for registration, which was supposed to be at 4:00. I arrived a little bit early and walked around the camp . Well, 4:00 came and went without anyone else showing up. I decided to pass the time reading my Bible and studying some Spanish. Then, 5:00 came and went. A few more people started to show up but noone seemed to know what to do or where to go. Finally around 6:00 registration began. I was a little frustrated at the Mexican culture (tardiness) but was glad to finally know what cabin I'd be in. I soon got involved in a soccer game with some other people, which I enjoyed. Around 7:00 I began to wonder when dinner was. See, I eat on the American schedule because lunch break at school is at noon. So, I was getting pretty hungry. I checked the schedule and it said dinner was at 7:30. So, around 7:45 we were called to the dining hall where the food was ready on the tables. However, instead of eating, we played some "get to know each other" games. I was so hungry, tired and frustrated that I was not at all enjoying the time. Finally around 8:45 we had dinner. By that time of course, the food was very cold and for an experiment we had to eat with our wrists tied the the people's sitting next to us. So, as you can imagine, my time did not start off so well. Saturday, however was very beneficial. God gave me an attitude check and I started the day off fresh. For the first 7 hours of Saturday I did not speak or hear English. It was complete Spanish- which I can handle, but by 2:00 in the afternoon I just wanted to express myself to someone in English. Fortunately some English speaking friends of mine came out to the camp and I got to rest my brain for awhile.
Not only was I mentally challenged at the retreat, I also was spiritually challenged. I learned several things about being a leader. We had 3 conferences with the whole group and two where men and women split up. God really spoke to me during the womens meetings. He really assured me that He has a wonderful plan for my future that He alone can accomplish so I just have to quit worrying and trust Him. It was interesting because I learned something about the verse that says, "take up your cross and follow me." Well, in Spanish, "sigame" means, "follow me." The verb "seguir" means "to follow." The word "seguir" is taken from two other verbs, "ser guiado" which means, "to be guided." So, in essence I learned through the Spanish translation that when Christ says, "Follow me," He is actually saying, "Be guided by me." So, I tell you all that to say that Christ is calling me to just simply let Him guide me. I was very challenged to have more trust. There is a verse I've read several times lately in the Psalms that says, "You have been my trust from my youth." God has been so faithful to me and has always prepared my way. I am reminded that He still is preparing the way for me. What an encouraging and marvelous thing to think about! Please know that this same concept applies to you. God has a plan for you- for today, tomorrow, and everyday of your life. Simply trust and be guided by Him!
This weekend and next week our school has Spiritual Emphasis Camp. A group from Cedarville has prepared for the camp and is coming down with Rick and Carol Hudson to do the camp. I will be going for the elementary part. Please pray that God will use this camp in the kids' lives as much or more as He used camp in my life this week!
God Bless You and May He Open Your Eyes to See The Blessings Everyday
Angelina
Not only was I mentally challenged at the retreat, I also was spiritually challenged. I learned several things about being a leader. We had 3 conferences with the whole group and two where men and women split up. God really spoke to me during the womens meetings. He really assured me that He has a wonderful plan for my future that He alone can accomplish so I just have to quit worrying and trust Him. It was interesting because I learned something about the verse that says, "take up your cross and follow me." Well, in Spanish, "sigame" means, "follow me." The verb "seguir" means "to follow." The word "seguir" is taken from two other verbs, "ser guiado" which means, "to be guided." So, in essence I learned through the Spanish translation that when Christ says, "Follow me," He is actually saying, "Be guided by me." So, I tell you all that to say that Christ is calling me to just simply let Him guide me. I was very challenged to have more trust. There is a verse I've read several times lately in the Psalms that says, "You have been my trust from my youth." God has been so faithful to me and has always prepared my way. I am reminded that He still is preparing the way for me. What an encouraging and marvelous thing to think about! Please know that this same concept applies to you. God has a plan for you- for today, tomorrow, and everyday of your life. Simply trust and be guided by Him!
This weekend and next week our school has Spiritual Emphasis Camp. A group from Cedarville has prepared for the camp and is coming down with Rick and Carol Hudson to do the camp. I will be going for the elementary part. Please pray that God will use this camp in the kids' lives as much or more as He used camp in my life this week!
God Bless You and May He Open Your Eyes to See The Blessings Everyday
Angelina
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