Anyway, I have been having an absolute blast here in Orlando so far. I'm making a ton of great new friends, all while learning more about how to be captivated with God.
The theme verse for the summer is Hebrews 12:1-3:
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. (ESV)
It's so easy to get tangled up in the rules and "morals" of Christianity while totally ignoring the real reason for our faith: Jesus Christ. We're supposed to focus on building a relationship with Him. That's what this summer is going to be focused on: being captivated by Christ and building a personal relationship with Him.
Anyway, the first week is about over. I spent most of it just getting to know people and reading a great book called Bruchko. I highly recommend that book. I'll go into it more in a later blog when I have more time.
Next week I start training for my job. I'll be working in merchandise at Disney's Hollywood Studios. I've never had a job like that before, so it'll be interesting to see how I handle it. Please pray for me. I want to be a light for Christ while I'm working there.
That's all I have time for right now. Hopefully I'll be able to post a more in-depth blog later. Thanks to everyone who has supported me through finances and prayer!
God bless.
P.S. I have the most amazing girlfriend. ;-) Holly Wagner rocks my socks!
1 comments:
YAY an update! ;-) You are such an encouragement. I am so excited to see how all the Lord uses you this summer. :-)
P.S. I have even an amazinger boyfriend. :-) Adam Hunter makes me smile.