Blog, What?

Today is the first time in a while that I've actually had a moment to blog. I've almost forgotten that I have one. :) Life has been full the past month or so preparing to close things out in Boston and head to Colorado. It's been fun to be "home" (I'm trying to think of Boston as my official home right now) for a time.

I arrived in Vail on Memorial Day and have been cruising through staff meetings, preparations for student arrival and then the actual arrival. We have 41 students with us this summer and it's been a treat to begin knowing them. They're so enthusiastic about life and walking with God. What a JOY to be able to process and journey the Christian life together. Our hope is that they'd leave the Valley more in love with Jesus than when they first arrived. And, that they'd be challenged as they step out of their comfort zones, build great relationships with people here (that fruit would remain), have a bigger picture of God and HOW VERY worthwhile it is to walk with him for a lifetime. Sometimes I can't help but LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my job! :)

For me, I've seen that my dependence upon the Lord is growing. There have been challenges here - adjusting to a new team and a different summer - that have left me feeling empty. Yet, it's the BEST place I can find myself... I NEED him! When at the end of myself, there I find him. I don't always understand why it is so difficult to trust, to relinquish control and to just lean on him, but I'm seeking to do that daily. If you're a pray-er, I'd love your prayers! I want to depend on Jesus, listen to him, obey him and find my satisfaction in him.

I'm grateful that God designed this believing life as a journey - he knows my weaknesses, insecurities, pride and my desire to walk with him, love him, become more like him and make him known. He's not afraid to engage with me in the process and shows me grace as I experience his truth in my daily walk. It's humbling to lead, to serve and to depend.

More soon....