Unlocking the Doors

I’ve been debating about what I was going to do this summer for a few months now, and it finally came down to being a senior counselor at the Hephzibah Children’s Home in Macon, GA or travel on a SWU ministry team again. It seems God has been pushing me more towards Hephzibah. I would be away from everyone I know for 9 straight weeks, which means I would be away from any and ALL influence. I’ve decided that I really need time to myself in which the only person I can fully rely on is Jesus. Granted, I will make new friendships with the other counselors and get to know my kids, but this way I can take a step back and examine myself. And in the process, rediscover myself through God’s eyes.

I sent off my application 4 days ago. I hope to hear something in a couple of weeks. But some goals for the summer are as follows:

1) Read 2-3 books
Searching for God Knows What- Donald Miller, I Dare You- Joyce Meyer, The Case for a Creator- Lee Strobel

2) Lose 15-25 pounds
I’ve come to realize that I cannot do a quick fix diet anymore. I just wind up gaining it all back. It’s about concrete decisions and lifestyle changes. This means taking it slow.

3) Journal at least every other day.
It is the best way in which I communicate with God. So, why am I not doing it more often?

4) Learn to play the guitar.
I’ve been trying at this one since I was 17. I need to stop getting intimidated and just do it already.

But anyways, I realize that for the Interpersonal Communication movie project that is due tomorrow, we were supposed to put our movie selection on here. Mine is Hitch!