June

So there is a reason I haven’t updated in two weeks. I’m working nearly 40 hours at Whataburger and then coming home to get ready for meetings, discipleship group, one-on-ones with my disciples, and socials with Project. I have been so worn out. I’ve been sleeping a lot in the afternoons which has been a regret so this week I’ve tried to limit my afternoon naps after work so I can spend more time with people on Project and in the Word.
Whataburger has been good most of the time. I’ve had a couple of bad days at work when management sent someone home early so I’ve had to work by myself. It’s hard and I walk away frustrated and tired but I just think about what Jesus would do. He would have a servant’s heart and love everyone anyway. I’ve gotten into spiritual conversations with my co-workers and one of my disciples has shared her testimony twice and shared the Bridge Diagram. It is so encouraging! We had an employee cookout last weekend in which we invited our co-workers. We had 4 people from Whataburger come which was so fun. They had a blast and everyone who couldn’t come are excited about the next one we will have in July. We had food, games, a testimony, and music and dancing. It was so fun!
The funniest thing about the picnic was that I saw a long-lost-friend. Christina and I lived next to each other when we were five and six. We were inseparable and we haven’t seen each other in 15 years. She is working at Fudpuckers and was invited to the cookout by some girls from Project that are working there. I’m very excited to see what God is going to with a re-kindling of an old friendship this summer.
We had a relationship seminar last week in which we talked about marriage and Biblical dating. It was so encouraging to hear from staff that this approach from dating is very beneficial. After talking to another single staff girl, I am very excited about how God is going to use my singleness for His glory.
I had the privilege of being invited by Campus Outreach staff to a lunch in which they sat down several girls and told us that they would like to work with us on staff. They told us about what it meant to be on staff and encouraged us to pray about it and consider it. I think it was great that God had me there to show me that He wants me to be involved in life-long ministry whether it is TEACH for America, teaching with Campus Outreach Thailand, and/or discipling young girls.
I’m loving Beach Project and am sad that we only have 4 weeks left. Thank you to all of you that supported me for the summer. Your support and prayers have gone a long way!
Stay tuned and in tune with Christ.
In Christ,
Christine ><>