DBSP '10 finale!

Today is August 17, 2010. It has been officially 2 weeks since I've been home from project. Wow. That is ridiculous! I miss it so much!!!

I just wanted to write one last blog before I closed this chapter of my life (and my blog). First of all, thank you to everyone who has faithfully supported me during my time in Daytona. I'm thankful for every letter, every prayer, and every thought of my work in Daytona. It was very hard at times. Looking back now, I struggled a lot more than I thought I would and wrestled with things with the Lord. I feel like now that I can semi see the forrest through the trees, I can more clearly see what God was, and is, trying to do in my life.

Project taught me about the joy of the Lord. I'm the kind of person who loves life and loves to make it funny..because it's fun! As project progressed, I realized how empty that had been. I realized I was just happy..not joyful. My happiness was momentary and could be disturbed at any moment..and often it was. Joy doesn't come from a pouch labeled "joy" inside our bodies. It comes from the Lord. I became joyful because I sought Jesus and He is Joy! The source of our affection is Christ. Hallelujah!! It's difficult still deciphering the difference between happiness and joy, and I think a lot of times they can come together, but I'm definitely learning post-project!

So, as I officially wrap up this blog and say farewell to blogspot.com, I'll say one last thank you to those of you who read this blog and supported my mission in Daytona. I miss it so much every day; the people, the hotel, the mission, but I know that God has a great year at CNU planned for me and I pray that I'll use the tools I learned in Daytona to win people for His Kingdom. Just an encouragement: Jonah won souls, Noah pleased God. It's not always about the result, it's about tending to the harvest and letting God grow the crops. I love you all! Thanks for reading! DBSP '10!!! :] :]