Hey All! Sorry it's been so long since I've posted (Nearly 3 months) but I've been quite busy. Constantly going into schools, working bridge events, and helping out at youth have been keeping me at work.
I'll start off by thanking all of you who have continued to support me so far through prayers, letters of encouragement, and money. You guys have been such a blessing to me and I can't thank you enough for helping me on this journey.
I hate that I missed the Christmas prom last Sunday but I know that it was a blast after seeing pictures and videos. I hope youth is going well for all you leaders and students and I hope you guys have a great Christmas break.
Lately the biggest thing going on in my life spiritually is that I have stopped trying to simply just beat sin as a whole by myself and I've started to take it one battle at a time while leaning completely on Christ. I've also begun being honest about when I was struggling with some of the guys around me which has been a huge help because I don't like being vulnerable but that's my own pride getting in the way. I still struggle with not wanting to be vulnerable and not being open when I need advice, but I'm getting much better at it. The biggest lesson I've learned so far is that in order to win the war, you have to win the battles. Before, I would just take something as a whole and try and take it all on at once, I've learned it's much more effective and helpful to just do it one task at a time.
The biggest struggle so far is that I think I could be putting myself out there more, but I'm hesitant to do so. I have my small group back at home (10th grade guys) who I've poured myself out to for 3 years and I miss them a lot, and part of me is hesitant to just completely devote myself to all of the kids here because I'm worried that if I connect with them the way I have with my guys back at home that when I leave and have to say goodbye it will hurt. When I get attached to something I hate saying goodbye, and I just know if I put myself out there and completely devote myself to everybody here, it'll hurt when I have to leave. I hate having that mindset because I know why I came here and I know what needs to be done, I'm just struggling at times to do it. It feels like the only thing holding me back right now is myself. So please pray for me in that area.
I've also started to realize how much stuff I have back at home that I waste my time and money on that I don't need. Fast food, in particular the biggest. I've never physically felt better in my life just because I eat vegetables, fruit, and healthier food. I know, who would have though vegetables were the good guys??
I do dearly miss my church as well, Sunday morning church here is different. It's probably the biggest adjustment other that the time (it gets dark at 4 here).
Lately we've been going in to schools talking about the birth of Jesus and I love that we can do that here and it's just a huge blessing to get to go hang out with all of these kids. Last night I get to speak at Costa and I shared three verses about Jesus in the old testament: Genesis 3:14-15, Isaiah 61:1-3, and Isaiah 9:6-7. I love seeing where prophecies were made then knowing how they fulfilled through Christ. I've also been singing Christmas Carols..new experience.. which allows me to use my Elvis Voice and add a little bit of flavor to it, loving it. I keep meeting new people and that's awesome. I especially love meeting new Christians, and hearing their stories. Things are completely different here from America.
I hope all of you reading this have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
Grace be with ya,
Hunter
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