Do you know what? Jesus likes me. Jesus likes you. He sure loves us a lot - but he likes us, too. It might be easier to hear and say, "Jesus loves you" or "God loves you" than come to grips with the reality that He just likes to be with us wherever and whenever. His love is amazing, wonderful, powerful and greater than anything we could ever imagine and He likes us and wants to just be with us in whatever we're doing everyday. I like that.
This fact that Jesus likes me was something that stuck out during class sessions with our speaker, Dan Baumann, this week. Dan is an inspiring speaker who encourages us to just love God and love people. He's traveled all around the world, has been imprisoned in Iran and has had guns pointed at his head but, amazingly, still manages to make every story he tells about his adventures, no matter how intense, very meaningful and usually really funny. I don't know how he does it but he does - I'd say that's a gift. He's full of the love and grace of God and lives with a joy in his heart that comes from just being intimate with God. No matter what He's gone through, God has been faithful. Go God!
The love of God and passion for Him and for the lost is written all over this campus. Everyday I am encouraged to spend time with God to know more about who He is and His heart for people. I'm learning about hearing the voice of God and being obedient to Him. I'm discovering more and more and more how good God really is when we open ourselves up to Him. God absolutely loves to surprise us with good things. He loves, loves, loves to bless those who love Him. What a good God.
YWAM provides volunteers for the Ironman Triathlon in Kona every year. The picture up top is of me with some girls from my DTS with our official Ironman security shirts. I think we look pretty good in orange...
Could you imagine swimming 2.4 miles, biking for 112 miles, and then running a full marathon at 26.2 miles? The oldest competitor was 79 years old.
Swimmers awaiting the cannon fire signaling the start of the race at sunrise on Saturday morning.
Thank you for your prayers and for your support. I will be discovering my outreach location soon - I'm excited! I'll be sure to keep everyone updated!
3 comments:
I love hearing what you're learning about God and His love. You are a great journalist, too.
You all look good in orange!
be blessed and know we love you, too. -Suzan
It is great to hear what God is doing in your life. I can't wait to hear where you are headed. Nice pictures of the Ironman!
Dude, That is a crazy cool picture of all the swimmers! =) I think you guys look great in orange! =) Its funny to see all of you with your sleeves rolled up and in hot weather! =) I am bundling up and wearing layers upon layers! even in my apartment! LOL =) Good Times. =) God is so good and he does like me and like you! =) I love you and am praying for you! =) You are the BESTEST ever!!! =) xoxoxo _nat
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