Week 3

I have almost been here for three weeks now and I am starting to get used to our schedule.  This week has been full of more camp training and of course more intense workouts and lots of sand volleyball (unless Graeme decides to forget the balls). 

Last Saturday we got to go down to Laguna beach and play sand for a while.  At first it started out with just FCAV, but after a few hours we had 10 new people there who we got to talk to and play with.  There have been so many unique ministry opportunities!

One of the main things we try to focus on is the idea of playing WITH God and not just FOR God.  I have always tried to play FOR God, but am now beginning to fall in love with the idea of playing with God as I invite Him to the court with me.  I have often separated my faith from my sport.  I might pray before games, but when it comes to be game time, I think I can handle it on my own.  I try to play for God by giving my all, working hard, respecting authority ... but i still feel the fear of messing up, what my coaches will think and keep track of my own failures.  I am beginning to see that playing with God brings peace, joy, and freedom.  After all, God created volleyball and created us and loves watching us play the game He created!

Every Sunday we spend about 3 hours working on a personal project.  We were asked to come up with a project that will save the world through volleyball.  My friend Maggie and I have created a blog that connects coaches and players and allows them to share how they see and experience God in their sport.  (I'll post the link to it next week).

I have been feeling God working in my heart more and more.  I am beginning to trust Him more and desire to spend more and more time with Him and also experience Him within the things that I do, including volleyball. I can't wait to see what He does next week! :)