Sunday, August 20, 2006

Mixed Feelings

So, I start school tomorrow. I'm a Sophomore now - a 'wise fool.' Although, I'm not so sure about the wise part...

I love the social aspect of school, and I'm looking forward to this year in that regard. I'm also excited about the leadership opportunities I'll get, and spiritual experiences I'll have. Yet, somehow, I don't feel ready.

I feel that this year will be a sort of crossroads for me. Either I'm going all the way in for God, or I'll reject him all the way. I'm sick of this in-the-middle stuff. I feel like I really need to figure out what I actually believe, too. Problem is, finding the motivation to do it...

I just feel really lost right now.

Dan

3 comments:

Katie said...

God, speaking of Israel, about His precious children, of which you also are one:

"Therefore I am now going to allure [or woo] her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and make the Valley of Trouble a door of hope. There she will sing as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt." Hosea 3:14-15

Take hope. You belong to God, because you've asked Him to be a part of your life. I've been there when you've done that, Dan. Don't give up.

I've been praying for you and will keep doing it.

Gina said...

Wow...it's crazy how much I can identify with you on this entire entry. I want to be 100% given to Christ and I know that I am...but it just doesnt feel like it. I don't know....anyways, I will pray for you, especially because I understand exactly what you are going through.
Gina
p.s. we had a water war at cold stone (where i work) yesterday and it reminded me of all the good times working in the kitchen and dishroom :) I really miss camp.
p.s. again. I hope your first day of school goes well!

Emily said...

it's funny how you and I (emily carlson. hi. first time reading your blog! miss you dan!) seem to sometimes have total brain connections. i could have written this myself. so from one lost and confused to another, grab on to Jesus' hand and hold on tight. never let go.
miss you lots. i miss guitar nerds who know how to worship!