As I have about 2 weeks left in Costa Rica, It’s crazy to look back on all that I have learned from the Lord! It’s amazing to feel the growth! I thank God for literally everything!! Sooooo, here’s 2 things I’ve learned (there’s incredibly much more) that I want to share!
Here in Costa Rica, everyday life is at such a slower pace. It’s not always GO GO GO!!! They value time to rest and pour into their families. Back home many people I know are so caught up with their jobs, earthly success, money, and social status. Not saying everyone, and not that there aren’t people like that here… but there’s definitely a cultural difference. Anyway, these things can place blockades in your relationship with Christ and even people around you. So, I’ve learned it’s important to try our best to “eliminate hurry from our lives.” (Got that from the fight, hustle, hurry podcast btw) Live in the moment and take in what the Lord is giving you where you are at.
Next, I don’t know about y’all, but back home I found “comfort” in binge watching tv shows, sleeping in til noon, browsing social media for hours, and going out shopping for clothes when I already have a closet fulls. What I’ve realized is, time is truly a gift from God. And real, true comfort only comes from Him. We should live our lives in a way that pleases Him. We need to value the time he has gifted us. Instead of laying around, I should be sharing His word with strangers on the street and to my close friends/family. I should be exercising, reading, drawing, worshipping, praying, reading my Bible, etc.!! Saying that, in everything we do, we should try our best to reflect Jesus’s character! I would also encourage you to spend time every day just thanking the Lord for what He is doing for you right now! 😀
((((( 2 Corinthians 5:9
So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him ))))
Also, another huge thank you to my supporters!!!! Love u guys??
Callie, I’ve been looking forward to reading your latest adventure! It’s amazing where you are in life and I look forward to seeing what the future brings for you. I feel very confident that you are going to make the most out of this 6 month journey. I miss you more than you will ever know and can’t wait to see you when you get home! Be safe out there and keep on spreading the word.
Love you, Dad!
Callie,
It was so refreshing to read your recent post. After reading it I feel so encouraged about God’s timing in our lives. I am so proud of you and am so thankful that you got this experience. I can’t wait to hear about your journey and what the Lord has taught you!
Love you sister!????
Skylar Smith
Very wise words we can all learn from. Trust what the Lord has in store for you and follow your heart. I love your sweetie!
Callie,
Thank you for posting again, it’s been great following you and all of your adventures. I’m grateful for your relationship with Christ and it’s great seeing where He is leading you. I bet you have touched the lives of so many over there and I can’t wait to hear from you again:) Live, Love & Be safe?? I Love & Miss You, Aunt Julie
Callie, you have learned what takes many a lifetime to learn (if ever). Time is such a precious commodity. One of the few things that we can’t create more of. We love your statement “it’s so important to try and eliminate hurry from our lives.” That is such a profound statement!!! There is no greater gift you can give to another than your time – we are proud of you for the time you are giving in Costa Rica!! We love ya!!