Middle Schools & Running
so random, but I get the same feeling about going to middle schools and attempting to run…well more like a fast walk. Let me explain. Im a weird cross of introvert/extrovert, and something about walking onto a middle school campus to eat lunch with 200 middle school students almost gives me a panic attack! Its loud and full of energy, and quite intimidating, even after doing it for 10 years. Very similar to when I go run…i know its gonna hurt during and after, and i’m probably not going to run as long as i should because after 2 minutes i cant feel my legs anymore, so i kinda freak out.
Tonight i just made myself go to the gym…i didnt want to at all, but i knew that i had to and i feel so good after running (fast walking). Something about the endorphins, getting my heartrate up and sweating alot makes you feel better…and i never regret doing it on the back end.
Friday afternoon, micah and I went to Carroll Middle School and led worship for their Students Standing Strong event. We were a bit anxious going there especially in that its a closed campus to youth ministers and such, but we walked in the room and were surrounded by 80 7th & 8th grade students who were leading this experience. They took all the ownership and there was this sense of excitement in the air. Micah led worship and it was so much fun! I got to talk about “feet & service” and had a blast and I think God was honored in it all…looking back on it, I dont regret doing that either!
Sometimes God will take us out of our comfort zone, well alot of times but i love the adventure and journey and mystery of doing things that arent comfortable because He’s stretching us and its always worth it!
DC
