Training camp. Man oh man. What a week! Community, kingdom, intimacy, vulnerability, abandonment - words that come to mind when thinking over the past week. Leaving training camp is so bittersweet - I want to be with my friends (more like family) that I made over the week but am also missing comfort, familiar faces and friends and instantaneous desires. 

God has been so kind to me. One of the things I was scared most about going into camp (besides never actually camping before, let alone for a week - hello rain for the first 3 days, cold bucket showers in the 52 degrees, porta potties, and hilly walks) was that I wouldn’t be able to make friends. But man what a lie from the enemy was that! Not only did I make instant connections but connections that feel like life long friends and a little bit of home and a whole lot like Heaven. 

One of my favorite moments from the week was when we made our commitment. A commitment to God and each other that we would hold each other and ourselves accountable to becoming more like Christ and would say “yes” to step into all He wants us to be and become. Seeing everyone so joyful, excited, worshipping and sharing in communion made it like Heaven on earth. The imagery made me think that this is what entering Heaven is going to be like - complete joy and excitement that we’re there and get to spend eternity with our Maker and each other. 

Thank you H Squad. Your love for the Father, heart for becoming more like Jesus and openness and “yes” to Holy Spirit is contagious. I’m so excited for this next year together and the rest of eternity. 

McKayla