freshman day #74

Halloween.

On Friday, we had a bonfire with the Navs at one of the leader's house. We tossed around a fancy frisbee that lights up (it belonged to this guy who really loves ultimate frisbee) and then we had apple cider, played taboo, and roasted smores while a Zambian guy (Chapo) taught us a song and then told us about how he met his wife. Oh yeah, so he was a guy from the Navigators branch in Zambia who came to speak to us at the fall conference and then also at large group on Thursday night. He had the coolest accent. He talked that night about defying the norms of society.

One of the things that really stuck out to me (surprisingly so) was how we often have a 'love of money' greater than our 'love of God.' It sounds like something you always hear, and honestly, it's nothing new. But I realized how I really struggle with this sometimes. I'm so so frugal and I'm sometimes I'm quite worried about the future and finding a job that pays enough.

In Crazy Love, Francis Chan says

"WORRY implies that we don't quite trust that God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what's happening in our lives."

If God were to call me elsewhere - to go on a mission trip or serve rather than do an internship or a job over the summer - that would be one less thing on my resume, and possibly one less thing to help me secure a good job in the future.

But if I truly trust in God and love Him and want to build His kingdom, then it doesn't matter, I shouldn't worry, because God provides for those who love Him.

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33

It was just a conviction of where my priorities and goals are, and a reaffirmation of how much I need to really put God first. So that was Friday night. I had to do my laundry at like 2AM after getting back because of all the smoke that got on me. But It was such a great experience. I really love the Navs it is such a tight group. I know all their names and by even the end of next semester I know I'll really be close with nearly everyone. PRAISE GOD.

THE END.
10.31.2013