He is faithful!

Well, the last day and a half were difficult as I've adjusted to my position, become tired and tried to figure out how to assign positions, work with an unmotivated crew member, figure out the best person for each job, learn not to be a perfectionist, try to drive the five wheeler smoothly (lol) and more.... but this afternoon, in the midst of my frustration and confusion about myself and how I react to things and what I should make the priority (resting, reading my bible/praying, or reaching out to my crew members) in my little freetime, I got a letter and a package. The package was from someone from youth group - homemade molasses cookies which were AMAZING. The note said "I hope these brighten your day" and they sure did but the letter I also got from the same person was what made me beam. I was so excited to see God working in her life after these last fews years of us talking through things and to see her new passion for God that I couldn't help but smile and my heart was happy. I've been joyful ever since. After getting the letter I went to a dock and just sat for 45 minutes talking to God, thinking, reading my bible and laying in the sun. It was beautiful. God is so faithful to provide encouragement when needed and so faithful to work through the seeds we have planted. I have begun to see fruit from seeds I have had the privledge to plant over the last two years in a couple of lives. Last week I had two sisters in my cabin who requested me after having me as their counselor last year. After this whole year, and them once again being in my cabin, they gave their lives to Christ (and I'm much more confident in their decision then in most). It's all in His timing - I just need to faithfully serve Him and glorify Him in everything I do.

Switching gears completely-
Never underestimate the power of encouragement. This may be in the form of a "Great job!" in passing, "Love you !" shouted down the dining hall, or a "Hey, I just wanted to let you know that we really appreciate your hard work - keep it up!" from someone poking their head around the corner. God has used these little comments from random people to encourage me through the sometimes difficult adjustment to my position - and just when I needed it. So - pass on a short encouragement to someone in your life today! Maybe it's a parent, a spouse, a sibling or a friend. Give them a "Good job", an "I love you", an "I appreciate you" or all of the above. Build up the body of Christ today by sharing some encouragement with your fellow "partakers of grace" (see below post)!

With love and joy through our faithful Lord for the way He works in so many lives,
Courtney Lynn