This is SO exciting!! My first blog! I always thought it would be cool to be a blogger- so I guess now I get to live out my dreams.
I hope over the next nine months you feel like you have an inside look into my life and maybe even feel like you have a friend on the other side of this screen!
So first blog… where do I begin?
This past month has been a whirlwind but I have a feeling that’s how the whole year will be. I wanna make sure I soak it all up because man has the start been sweet!!
To start the year off, I’m gonna share a few things I’m already learning:
1. I’m not good at slowing down
I guess I’m more extroverted than I thought? Or maybe this is just how it goes in the beginning. Our schedule is jam-packed in the best way possible, so finding time to slow down and be still is a challenge but something I hope to grow in.
2. Vulnerability is scary and uncomfortable, but so beautiful
We’ve had the opportunity to share our stories over the past couple weeks and let each other in more than I have with some of my closest friends (crazy, I know.) It’s been one of the most nerve-racking and beautiful parts of the program so far and I’m so excited for the way God is going to open my heart to those around me and to Him.
3. God is in every space and detail
I find it easy to separate sacred from secular instead of inviting God into every space or even recognizing that He’s already in every space. He’s everywhere. In everything. Thank you, Mary Young, for this reminder:)
4. The Fall Camp hoedown will most certainly not be my last hoedown
Who was gonna tell me how much fun Do-Si-Doing is? This may be a bold statement but I probably had more fun than the students. I’d also like to take this moment to say leading youth at Apostles has been such a highlight for me so far!
5. Answering work phone calls takes more courage than expected
I’m so thankful for my internship placement and know that I’m learning new skills each day, the first skill being getting used to and building the confidence to pick up the phone! It’s okay if you laugh at this.
6. God is here; I’m the one who fails to show up to Him
He’s always here. It’s often me who lacks awareness of His presence amidst every day life. So I’m learning what it looks like to show up to Him.
7. Pickleball will become a frequent activity
There’s not much else to add. I love pickleball and love how much people in Raleigh love it too. If you can’t find me, catch me on the court.
8. My fellow Fellows and church friends are a gift and God is so purposeful to place me back in Raleigh
I’ll never not thank God for his intentionality and kindness in bringing me to Raleigh to be a part of this program. I know it’s only the beginning but I have a feeling my fellow Fellows and the Apostles community are going to impact my life deeply (they already have!)
Well, I’m pumped for this year. I can’t wait to continue sharing the ways God is present and at work through my time as a Fellow!
May He bless and keep you,
Meg