When reflecting on my summer at Fuge, it's hard to know exactly where to start. This summer has been so fully packed with story after story of the Lord sustaining me and using me in ways I would never be capable of apart from Him. I want this to be so inspiring and encouraging, not because of my own power. On the contrary, it's because of my weakness that the Lord was so fully revealed and glorified in my life.
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So, I guess this space is for all those who want to be on fire for the Lord...for all those looking for hope...for those seeking some bigger purpose than themselves. I dedicate this post to the forgotten, the lonely, the lost, the searching, and the curious people of the world who love the Lord but are stuck in a chaotic storm or Christian complacency. Let's do something! Let's change the way we look at the world!
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This summer, the Lord showed me what it looks like to completely deny yourself. Every action and word was aimed at serving the Kingdom of the Lord and what a wonderful experience it was. I was blessed with the opportunity to build relationships with students and love them so fully like Christ does. Was it sometimes exhausting? Of course! But, it showed me what true reliance on the Lord was. Every day was a constant prayer for energy, wisdom, and rest. Only through Him was I able to serve people with love, patience, and kindness in every moment.
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This summer serving as a Fuge Staffer wasn't just a job. It wasn't just an experience. It was a mindset change. It got me thinking...Why don't I live every day like a Fuge day? I'm not talking about the crazy schedules or spikeball tournaments. I'm only talking about viewing every relationship and action as an opportunity to share the love of Christ with a lost world. At school last semester, I worked to serve my church and other Christians, but I didn't go out of my way to make friends with nonchristians with the intent of spreading the Gospel.
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Why do we as Christians let complacency take over our lives? We live fulfilling what we believe is the minimum requirement to be a good Christian oftentimes. But, we should always be wanting to do more and serve more. So, let this be my declaration.
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I, Kaitlyn, chose to live differently. I am not going to live within the boundaries of "minimum requirements" that society has led me to believe make me a "good Christian." I choose to reach further, do more, and serve well as I believe Christ is calling me to. This starts with me looking at every relationship as an opportunity to reflect and share Christ. This means leaving my comfort zone for the sake of people's eternities. This means facing possible rejection and hurt for the sake of the Gospel. BUT, Christ is so much bigger than any pain I could experience. What an honor it is to be a part of His marvelous plan!
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This is meant to be just a little glimpse into my brain. Hopefully, my words inspire and encourage you to think differently too. Know, I learned this from failure. I say these things not in a place of power but instead in humility. I have failed multiple times at serving well and speaking the truth constantly both at school and even this summer. Through that, the Lord has shown me how to love and serve better, and I only hope my thoughts and story will help you to think differently too.
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We will make an impact on this world whether we want to or not. What will your impact be? We get to choose. Is it a life glorifying and reflective of the Lord? Or not? This post is titled "because of Christ." Why you might be wondering...It's because of Christ that all these things were revealed to me. It's because of Christ, even in my weakness and failure, He was glorified. It's because of Christ that I have recognized places of improvement in my own life. It's because of Christ that I want to do better every day at serving him. I want everything to be because of Christ, and I hope you do too. :)
Love,
Kaitlyn :)
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