My Rock in the Rockies: The Only Thing That Remains

*** This is Mearna Park, a very easy hike, but I found that this verse has been the essence of my time here so far!

This past week has been pretty incredible but very busy. I am in the process of learning how to balance work, LT (Leadership Training) stuff, Project Group stuff, as well as staying in touch with my family and friends from home while still hanging out and building relationships here. However, let me explain exactly what I've been doing. 


My job is in housekeeping but it is in the department called Center Services. I am basically cleaning the main lodges and setting up for meetings that are in the meeting rooms. We also tear down meeting rooms, clean different offices and bathrooms. The job is not routine which I like. It keeps me moving and keeps me working! 


LT stuff has begun! We had our first teaching and worship last night and today we are in the middle of our retreat. So far we have had the opportunity to hear John Drege, the director of LT talk and then he had us go out and have silence and solitude for two hours. It was pretty intense, and I definitely learned a lot. I went outside at the begining and I sat off to the side of the road and there was 5 elk. It was pretty amazing to watch them graze and pray at the same time. One thing that John talked to us about was Psalm 62.

Truly my soul finds rest in God;   

 my salvation comes from him.Truly he is my rock and my salvation;    

 he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. 

How long will you assault me?

Would all of you throw me down—

this leaning wall, this tottering fence?

Would all of you throw me down—

this leaning wall, Surely they intend to topple me from my lofty place; they take delight in lies.With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse.

 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.  My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people;    pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.  Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods;though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.  

Surely the lowborn are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie.If weighed on a balance, they are nothing; together they are only a breath.

One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God,

and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”; and, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.”

This passage really stood out to me because I realized I haven't been looking at God as my rock. He can't be shaken with anything and He is so strong! As I was in my quiet time, I hadn't looked at this passage yet. However, apparently God really wanted me to take a look   at it. I have been doing a reading plan for this whole year, and apparently all the passages that I read today, connected with his sermon and Psalm 62. With everything that I am going through now, I needed to be reminded that God is my rock. He can help me with anything and can help me have peace and comfort. I am still having a hard time with Hilary's death, but knowing that God is my rock, it helps and comforts me. 


I am a Project Group Leader, which means that I am planning to do things on Monday's for 14 people. We plan to basically share what we have been learning this summer, create a community, and do fun activities. I have a project coach that I will be meeting with weekly and a male co-leader to help me! I am definitely not alone in this, but it does stress me out a little bit. However, this position is perfect for me! I love to plan and I love to be with people, so what more can I ask for?! Our first Project day is this coming Monday, and my project coach and co-leader are planning tomorrow (Saturday). I am very excited and I know that it will go well! For all my family reading this, I think we may be able to play Crazy Kickball! 


At the service last night, one thing that really stood out to me and something I want to practice over the summer is God being the only thing that remains. This worship song came on and I fell in love with it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_KXsMCJgBQ This is the link that goes to the song in YouTube, if you would like to check it out. 


I will continue to keep you updated :] For all my family, I am hoping to skype with you tomorrow (Saturday)!