Today was the first full day of teacher training for all the program staff. Over the next week, we will be in training all day every day, learning games, how to work with different group dynamics, leading initiatives, and meeting with the other leaders in our age groups. Today we pretty much played games all day--name games and gym games. Ironically, one of the games had a part where we had to think of an embarrassing moment. Well, I generally don't get embarrassed so I was at a loss. The only thing that embarrasses me is when my body does something I can't control, like a snotty sneeze (sorry if that's too graphic for you all--it's only happened once or twice, I promise!). Anyway, the reason it was slightly ironic is because not even three hours later I had my chance to be somewhat embarrassed, and instead of trying to forget it I'm just going to post it on my blog for the world to see. Good idea, right?
Kay so we were playing this game called link tag or something and I'm not going to explain but basically I didn't understand the game which meant I was doing a LOT of running right off the bat because people kept tagging me and I didn't know how to save myself. For those of you who don't know, I am ridiculously out of shape and lots of sprinting does not make my lungs very happy. I finally figured out the game and was able to take a break from running. I was lightheaded and was seeing black spots. My throat absolutely burned and my eyes were watering. I had to go get water and sit out the next game. That's one of those things like, seriously, who does that? I couldn't even run more than a little without my body freaking out on me. I wasn't really that embarrassed I just felt really lame. So there you have it. More motivation to start running this summer and get in shape. Woohoo!
After that game session, I came back to my room and I was reading Isaiah 40. I came across the verse that says,
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
Then it goes on to the verse that says even youths stumble and fall but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, etc. But the part that stuck out to me was the fact that God does not grow tired and weary. Think about that! There is rarely a day that goes by that I don't feel even a little tired or sleepy, and when things get busy I sometimes feel downright weary. Today had some of those moments. But God never gets weary. That is an amazing attribute of his that I never really thought about before. I can't imagine never ever getting tired and weary. Luckily when I do, I have God to encourage me and give me strength. :)
Well would you look at that! I actually wrote a relatively short post. I keep forgetting to write this in my other posts but if you read my blog, any part of it, I would love it if you comment with what you think! Or even just to let me know you read it. :) thank you!!
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