Bridge Moments

It's funny how God seems to whisper to you when you need it most. Or just the fact that He has perfect timing for everything. Some people may know that I was so incredibly nervous and broken coming into this summer, but I'd just like to say thank you SO much for your prayers. They are being answered each and every day.

The other day, Christian Sweeney and I had some quality time since we had not seen each other in a couple of days. We decided to sit on the bridge that is just above Conference Dr. (which is Mt. Hermon's main road). As we sat with one another, we shared life together. Our joys, fears and pains. I was so grateful for Christian in that moment because I felt like we both needed each other in that moment. We prayed for one another and read Isaiah 43 together. Basically, one of the main things we want out of this summer is to grow and reestablish our confidence in Christ. This last semester, I did not like who I was and was disgusted with the things that I had done. My confidence had completely diminished since last summer.

However, as we got up and headed to the auditorium, I saw the theme verse for the summer and it hit me. I had been looking for this theme verse for a while and never found it on Mt. Hermon's website. God has a sense of humor because I couldn't have asked for a more perfect moment to see that verse. It read as this:

"The LORD is your confidence..." Proverbs 3:26


In that moment, Christian and I were overwhelmed by how good our God is. We were so joyful that we were laughing. I have been sharing this moment with as many people as I can. I love it so much. Afterwards, I had a wonderful, fun conversation with my friends Chris and Fender. Lots of laughs. Good times.

As I sit here and type this up, my heart is filled with joy. My fellow counselors are all here together singing worship songs on our free time off. I love this place. I love these people. And I am so blessed to be back in God's presence. I was indeed a prodigal's child this last year. It feels good to rest in the Father's love once again.

Peace from the Herm.