Absorbing the good at camp

EngageYA Camp.

A conversation with a pastor on the ride to Phillip Island that gave me some reassurance and peace of mind.

Relationship insights from young married couples who are relatable but wiser with much more life experience over brekkie.

Getting immersed in worship.

A reminder to live with purpose. 

Feeling closer to God that I have in a while. 

Interesting new way of reading/interpreting the Bible. And an unexpected lesson from the story in 2 Samuel 13.

Resolving to try harder to consult Him more in day to day life. 

Hoping to stay tuned to God's voice so I can follow His direction and make better decisions,

Me.

Mistakes make a mess

I'm constantly surprised at myself.

What I always tell people has proven to be true time and time again: If you ask me what I would do in a given hypothetical situation, I would not be able to answer with any certainty. I don't know how I'm going to react to something until I am actually confronted with it.

And so after a moment of weakness, a wave of nostalgia and a trip down memory lane, I woke up the next morning wondering if it had happened at all.

'I have this strange feeling that I'm not myself anymore. It's hard to put into words, but I guess it's like I was fast asleep, and someone came, disassembled me, and hurriedly put me back together again. That sort of feeling.' Haruki Murakami

I knew it was wrong and yet I did it anyway. Stupid.

But when my mind cleared, I tried to take responsibility for my own actions. I did what I thought was rightest possible way of fixing it. I took it as an opportunity to learn and grow.

I will do better.
Me.