But the past weekend and the fun singles' getaway helped me get out of the box. Without my usual group of friends, without any involvement in the event itself, without any idea of what was going to happen or what the place was like, I joined the getaway.
And I am so glad I did something out of the box. Here are some things I did that I would not normally do:
- I worshiped God 360 degrees. Dawn worship was amazing!
- I group hugged 18 people I don't really know for "All Aboard"
- I coached our team during the pipeline activity
- My teammates passed me through the electric fence and all I could do to help was relax and help the others get through- I tried to jump rope with my team at the same time and stayed in the game even when it was hard
- I had a great time with "MySpace" - from the cheer to the games and the pics on the last day
- I did a solo jump shot (normal for some, but not really for me!)
- I roomed with people I didn't know
- I "bused" with people I didn't know
- I met people left and right and the atmosphere was so friendly. It was so easy to introduce yourself or begin talking to strangers
- I sang and kinda danced (more like watched people dance) and saw how, yet again, church is fun and real and the best place to be
- I was amazed at the detailed planning of our church staff. Great job!
I still love the youth but now I also love the singles. Sometimes, we limit ourselves to what we know, who we hang out with, where we've been, what we have done, what we think we could do, what we think God can or should do (tsk tsk, this is dangerous!). But who invented that box anyway and why do we have to stay in it? I'm thankful for the opportunity to try many new things and meet many new people and see God in new ways!
SO . . . Would you do something to get out of that box you've made for yourself? If you try, you just might become a better and more fun version of you! :-)
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