I'm not sure it is possible to express my feelings about this group of students. I remember praying specifically at our first team meeting that God would select the team, and it has been a joy to lead a group hand picked by God. I have been proud of them continuously, and especially today.
I think that as a leader/pastor/teacher/mentor/life coach/whatever you want to call it, I often carry a vision of what I want to see happen in the hearts and lives of those whom God has entrusted to my care. I am pretty committed to doing whatever I can to create growth environments for students. Like a farmer tending a field (to borrow a Biblical metaphor), my goal is to create growth spaces - where students can take root, grow, and produce good fruit.
But like the farmer, I need to wait for the rain. The rain comes from God. It's not in my control. And when the rain comes the seeds sprout.
It's been raining a lot here in Costa Rica.
I am extremely proud to see these students taking their faith to new levels, learning what compassion is, and seeing how they can change lives. I am moved by what they write on this blog and by all the things they are saying as we gather in the evenings to review the day. It is a dream come true for me to lead these students. Thank you to all who have made this trip possible.
Let it rain....
3 comments:
great perspective. indeed, let it rain!
We are praying for you all several times a day. It's so great to see the photos and read the reports. God bless! Joanne Knowlton
The lack of hot water will not bother Jacob Fox, who never takes a shower anyway.
Kasey, keep everyone smiling.
A real vacation Bible school - where Bibles are smuggled in. What fun!
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