Camp gave me opportunity to grow as a person. You've heard the expression 'necessity is the mother of invention' but in my case, necessity was the propelling factor for change. A lot of firsts came up during our time there and usually my reaction would be to shrink back or run away. At camp, however, that wasn't an option; you had to face the situation head on and deal with the 'first' as best you could. Whether it was using a brand new word I learned in Romanian or teaching kids to do something with just hand motions, necessity demanded that I perform the task regardless of whether I was comfortable or not. And you know what? I did them. It might not have been done perfectly and it might have been a little bit chaotic but the job got done.
The things that I was reluctant or even scared to do might have seemed silly to someone else but the courage it took me to face those things was big. Most times in life, the thought that I might fail holds me back from trying something new and at times even prevents my obedience to what God asks me to do. That is something I want to change. Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think fear of the unknown ever goes away completely; its human nature to like comfortable, familiar places. That doesn't negate my obedience in the face of fear though. So whether I'm learning a language or just trying a new type of food, I want to be more courageous in the face of 'firsts.' Its funny how such important principles can be learned in the most unlikely places, huh?
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