I was very anxious to go. I wasn't even sure that I should at first. I had no idea what to expect or what the expectations of me would be. I didn't know the high schoolers very well and what to expect from them.
Turns out the whole experience was amazing, as I knew it would be. What's more amazing is that adults can get just as much out of CHIC as the kids.
I was reminded that I need to put God into every area of my life. One of our questions for the week was Do you love me? I'm not certain that God would say that I love Him with everything that I am or do. There are plenty of times that I still take control and don't allow space for Him. One of the Bible passages that week talked about Mary searching for Jesus' body {after his resurrection} with her whole being, with everything she had. {John 20:10-18} I'm not always seeking Him like Mary did.
I'm entering into busy schedules time again. School has started. My responsibilities list is increasing. I haven't felt like I've had time to breathe since it has all begun. This is the perfect time to practice sharing this with God and making sure He's apart of this area of my life. I don't have to control everything. In fact, it'll all probably go better if He's in charge.
Praise is such a big part of CHIC. I definitely don't have enough praising the Lord in my life. I pray. I talk to Him. I don't praise Him enough and He definitely deserves it.
My favorite passage of CHIC week comes from Psalm 73.
23 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
27 Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. 28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.
