Well the reason I haven’t been writing in the last couple of days is because I was out at the Daytona Speedway working the races leading up to and including the Coke Zero 400. The weather was hot but luckily no rain even though there were moments it looked like we were in for it. Overall the long days were worth it I met a lot of new people, learned a lot about the track, worked with some really nice people, and spent some quality time with a young man from the youth group. It was great to hang out with him I learned some things and hopefully imparted some to him.
If I were to theme the whole experience it would be one of learning how to separate responsibility (work) from relationship (friendship). Sometimes we have work to do and apart from friendship we have to get accomplished what is set before us. This lead to an area of trust and respect which are two thing I value very highly and both where achieved by this time spent with this guy from our youth group.
Anyways I just wanted to let you know what was up and I will get back into writing tomorrow now that I am free from the Coke Zero 400…
Well, what can I say I learned a lot about this event and I must say it was most enjoyable inspite of the warm weather. One thing that I learned in this ordeal was that I could not rely on my own strength. I learned to trust God and understand that I have to be fully committed to something I give my word on and still be ready to do what He has called me to do. I guess this is where obedience is better than sacrifice comes in. After getting in at 2am from this event I had to lead worship and direct the choir for three services. I was disappointed that I had to stay until the whole event and felt that the other workers should have understood but that’s when peace has to be still and you TRUST GOD FOR HIS STRENGTH AND NOT YOUR OWN. TO EVERYONE WHO WAS SHARED IN THIS EVENT THANK YOU
By: psalmist70 on July 10, 2008
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