Another fun week...Pretty decent throughout...
Tuesday evening I was presented with an unexpected opportunity to play some songs at Founders. 20 minutes later John and I borrowed a few guitars, and basically improved some music. It was terrific. I'm also making progress in my quest to Lindy Hop (a type of swing dance).
The weekend was really terrific too. I spent it down in Chicago with my friends and I took part in a climbing competition. We climbed in a higher division than last time, and I pulled off 5th place. I climbed really well and had a ton of fun.
I've begun looking at my life a little more seriously. Recognizing some responsibility I need to start taking. I need to tidy up my finances. Maybe brush twice a day instead of once. I need to start running again. And eating healthier. (Trying out a new recipe tonight!)
Things at Olivet continue to go well. We had a rough time with our Jr. High ministry this past Wednesday, but we learned from our mistakes and the LORD is still working in the lives of those students. Still in the process of searching for an interim pastor, but also still surviving without one.
I'm beginning to notice a build up of things that I need to do. Long term projects that haven't been started yet are starting to loom in the distance. Things like retreats. Our summer mission trip. Our fall fundraiser. Thanksgiving and Christmas services. And my sermon.
That's right. In just under three weeks (November 28th) I am preaching at Olivet. Prayer would be nice.
I suppose the moral of this blog is that God has presented me with the brutal facts that I need to get my act together a bit. He's given me some time to transition, but it's time to grow up a little. I have to face the fact that I'm no longer a college student. I can't continue eating junk food without exercise. I can't spend money just because I have it. I can't procrastinate projects because it's not my grade that might suffer, but the time and welfare of others.
All this being said, I'm also still treasuring my youth and loving it! Trying to make the most of every day I have. And trust me, there will still be plenty of stupid decisions (like jumping off the balcony in my house) in my future.
And that's why I need prayer. Pray that I would have the wisdom to continue to grow and mature, but not lose my youthful (and stupid )ideas of fun.
Growing up,
-B
PS This week's picture isn't mine. Credit goes to Climb-On gym in Homewood, Illinois
No comments:
Post a Comment