Overwhelming Joy.

Just a minute or two ago, I was laying on the couch, thinking about camp, and wondering what this post would be about, while I listened to worship music on Pandora. Just a minute ago, I felt unprepared for camp. I doubted myself. I kept telling myself I wasn't focused enough, and that made me even less focused. And then something amazing happened. Something I have never felt before in my entire life before now, while I was just sitting at home doing nothing. Something clicked in my brain, and a voice said, "You are ready."

God spoke to me. Literally. And I am so happy, and overjoyed at His appearance. I was laughing while trying to hold back the tears as I prayed to Him and thanked Him for His encouragement. And now I realize, no matter what is going on, I am prepared for this upcoming camp. I am READY, because God told me HIMSELF. Now I realize, no matter how many hindrances there are in my life right now, come camp time, those things will no longer matter.

And I couldn't help but remember that scene from Passion of the Christ, right before the Roman soldiers started whipping Jesus, he said so courageously, "My heart is ready, God." I know The Child pointed it out after the movie, and I did make that connection with camp while I was watching, but that was when I still doubted myself, and only now do I realize the gravity of that phrase. I think now, though, I can honestly repeat that phrase for myself. I am ready. My heart is ready. Now all I need to do is follow the path that God points me in.

Give praise and thanks!
-Bam