A Summer Thing...
This mornin I got sick and was at work for no more than 5 minutes. I've spent the entire day at home and have had lots of time to sit in silence and think. I read Gina's blog just a while ago, in which she mentions the JSI's and our deep longing for each other. I am reminded of the many times Paul write to certain churches about his longing to see them. I can relate with Paul so much now in that sense. Just the other day, I read Jordan's blog where she shares similar aches in her soul and memories that fill me with nostalgia.
I have done what Jordan did and went back to our Summer blog and read through some of the June archives. Most of them consist of seeking guidance and his face. As I read about our pr-walking and our HC's, I long for that. I long for that so much. As I write, I want to escape to a starbucks and sit and read and pray and maybe meet someone and share my story. It was Jeff's goal this summer to share his story everyday where he lived. I can't think of one time that i've shared my story with an unbeliever since I've been home. I hate that this can turn into a "summer thing".. that's when we're M's. But its not true. I am an M. Today. Tomorrow. Everyday. Where I am.
I am not just a college kid trying to get by. I have a purpose right now. PR for me.. PR for the JSIs.. PR for believers in America.. PR for believers in Europe.. in Latin America.. in Africa.. in Asia.. and in the ends of the earth.. that we may not forget. That college kids won't make it a "summer thing". That it will be our life. That it will be where we find our satisfaction. That we may embrace each moment and radiate the Father's glory.
Next summer, I am going to America.. and I am going to live life and share my story.. as I will from this point on. Hold me to it. Please.
I have done what Jordan did and went back to our Summer blog and read through some of the June archives. Most of them consist of seeking guidance and his face. As I read about our pr-walking and our HC's, I long for that. I long for that so much. As I write, I want to escape to a starbucks and sit and read and pray and maybe meet someone and share my story. It was Jeff's goal this summer to share his story everyday where he lived. I can't think of one time that i've shared my story with an unbeliever since I've been home. I hate that this can turn into a "summer thing".. that's when we're M's. But its not true. I am an M. Today. Tomorrow. Everyday. Where I am.
I am not just a college kid trying to get by. I have a purpose right now. PR for me.. PR for the JSIs.. PR for believers in America.. PR for believers in Europe.. in Latin America.. in Africa.. in Asia.. and in the ends of the earth.. that we may not forget. That college kids won't make it a "summer thing". That it will be our life. That it will be where we find our satisfaction. That we may embrace each moment and radiate the Father's glory.
Next summer, I am going to America.. and I am going to live life and share my story.. as I will from this point on. Hold me to it. Please.
posted by D at 6:01 PM
2 Comments:
D...i love you friend. and i like how you linked the sites in your post. but thats not what im here to tell you. i just want to know that i love you and i will continue to pr for you, as i know you are doing the same for me. i think its awesome that you are re-committing to live an on-mission lifestyle. i havn't been doing everything that i said i would either. i want to take this chance and do the same with you...im bout to move and i can only imagine the opps. that Father has prepared for me there. im excited about moving and seeing how Father is going to be moving as well. i love you so effin much and i stinkin miss your face.
right on. i will be praying for you! that's all i have to say, but i wish there was a way for me to express just how much i understand this!
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