Volume 125: Rest in Reframing
While reading these blogs each week, have you ever had the thought, "did the Morgan I know write this???"
For what it's worth.. even I often have that thought!
Why can I reflect so well and articulate my thoughts into words via writing? Through writing, I am able to immediately change my perspective or mindset on something for the better. Yet, 24 hours later... I seem to be living my life as if I don't actually believe the same truths I wrote/processed the day before.
I allow my stress or worries or fears or insecurities take over. Rather than the truth that I know to be true. Truths about the God of the Universe and my identity and worth found in Him and Him alone!
And yet, it's simply my reminder that I so desperately need God's grace.
I so desperately need people in my life, like all of you, who will hold me accountable and point me to truth... even when I am difficult oops.
I so desperately need to start each day in His Word to frame my day.
This week has been an emotional roller coaster... wrapping up the "off season," packing up life in Houston, discussions of future job opportunities, and moving to camp for the summer.
Closing a chapter in Houston, leaving some people I love. Yet, also excitement to move back to the east coast and reunite with friends.
Entering a future of unknowns - Where will I live after camp? What will I do? Yet, also returning to camp, a place that has been consistent the past 10 summers.
But most importantly, the present - starting off Summer 2025! In a brand new house! With my own room! And even a DESK! (Amen, what a difference that will make!!! For personal use only, of course!)
Earlier this week, after a long stream of messages to dear Unplugger, Adeline, she ended the conversation with a response 30 minutes after her last response, stating three simple words.
"God will provide."
A response that can be given in any and all circumstances. God will provide.
And I know that to be true! As my life is already living proof of endless provisions!
I can worry. I can fret. I can hold tightly.
But for what? Nothing I do has any control in what God is doing.
"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?" Luke 12:25-26
So may I trust him in everything! Big and small!
As all of you know (unfortunately... I shall work on being more positive!) whenever I think about the summer starting, I immediately get stressed as my mind races about the arrival logistics... the conversations with staff that want to quit... how exhausting it is...
But... WHAT IF... instead...
When I thought about the summer, I trained my brain to think about all that GOD will do!!!
The over 7,000 campers!
The staff serving!
The laughter and joy!
The summer days!
The child-like joy!
The lives changed!
I have an opportunity to be a part of God's story this summer! And He will move in BIG ways! With or without me...
Will I jump in??? And have stories to tell??
Or will I sit on the sideline, moping about the hard?? And feeling sorry for myself??
Well, I'd be a fool to sit on the sideline huh! I want to be a part of what God is doing.
I want to live out a noteworthy life, as Jesus did. And ~take notes~ this summer! Of the stories of what God is doing all around me.
In a conversation with Debbie this week, she stated "I wish I could reframe your mind on that..."
And you know, I wish she could reframe my mind on many things! As she is someone who exemplifies an ability to have positive perspectives and see God in everything.
Then on my drive yesterday, I listened to Andy Stanley's leadership Podcast and his guest was Michael Hyatt, who just released a book called Mind Your Mindset (which I have already ordered, don't worry!). It was a really good conversation for me to hear and challenged me as I head into this summer.
Working at a Christian summer camp gives me so many cool opportunities to be outward focused.
May I not turn inward.
Not "ugh I have to _____________."
Instead, "Woo! God is going to ____________."
Now, we all know, something is going to come up this week, heck, maybe even tomorrow, that stresses me out or frustrates me. But may I be faster to reframe. (Give me grace as I work on this ok!!)
May these blogs not be just writing for me. May I live with the confidence and trust that I write of in my every day life! Knowing that despite my best intentions, I am still going to fall short. But I can turn to God and receive His grace.
God, I want to be a part of what you are going to do at Camp Ozark this summer. Give me strength. O Holy Spirit, work in me the fruit of your Spirit, that I may embody your joy + love + peace + patience + kindness + self-control + gentleness + goodness + faithfulness this summer. Help me to not shut down when something is hard. Give me a perspective of joy as I approach this summer. To see every interation with staff and campers as an opportunity to show your love. Thank you, Father. Be with me. Help me to live our a noteworthy live this summer, honoring to you.
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