i ran my first marathon. 26.2 miles is a really long way to run. there were a lot of great things about it: a flat course along old mission point, a breeze coming off the lake, the frequent water stations, meeting funny people along the course, etc. but, i think the best part was COMMUNITY. several times along the course, we had a cheering crowd of close to 20 people (my family, some of my best camp friends, etc.)
each time i ran past them, i was reminded, "wow. whenever i forget how overwhelmingly blessed i am, REMEMBER THIS." and then, to top it all off, we spent the entire weekend all together relaxing at a condo up north. laying on the beach. talking. doing nothing. being together.
my heart has been consistently and more steadily burdened by abortion that is taking place in my very own city. the passion has been growing inside of me, but i am realizing over and over again that there is NOTHING i can do. so, we simply sit humbly under a weight of such a heavy thing and pray and ask God to move. its again coming to the point when i say, "okay, God. i can't do anything. you have to come through for us!" and He comes through. we have observed transformation and we are begging for more...
side note: i am slightly overwhelmed by money and finances and college loans and figuring out all the details for school next semester. yuck. this is the part of being an adult that i wish i could ignore.
i love summer. i love hot weather. i love wearing skirts and not being cold. i love vibrant colors and sunny skies. i love spontaneously going to the beach.
i am attempting to reflect on the past semester of my life...it was good. but i haven't concocted any deeper thoughts than that yet.
one song that has really gotten to me is completely applicable to this stage of life (and i'm listening to it right now)...
"and when the oceans rage [when finances seem so annoying and i feel restless and my prayers seem unanswered and i can't figure people out...]
i don't have to be afraid
because i know that you love me.
your love never fails." - Jesus Culture
