My own "Shack"

I started reading The Shack...yesterday. I'm on chapter like 6 and already I feel a little like Mack

Maybe this is my Shack...maybe I am here to meet with God in a uniquely intimate way. At one point it talks about how he has no understanding of why he is walking toward the shack, his feet are moving but he doesn't want them to be. I felt like that a lot when I was filling out my study abroad application. Then I arrived and there was no turning back. I was captivated and terrified at the same time. But God was ever present. Even now when I feel my "Great Sadness" creep over me God is ever present in a profound way. Maybe the whole purpose of this whole four month adventure is to draw me out alone to have an intimate conversation with me.

As dumb as it may seem, Chris lost his phone for about a week and just found it a few days ago. I couldn't call him when things got hard or I needed encouragement and with the time difference there are hours I simply cannot call. And now with being sick and having the rest of the American students gone I truly feel alone. I have been reading through 1 Samuel, thanks to my mom and dad, and through Psalms. David faced really lonely and hard times with Saul wanting to kill him. There are some heart wrenching Psalms where he wrestles with God and then rejoices a few minutes later. I have identified with David so much lately. I cannot say that I have ever had such a drive and hunger to read the Bible and spend time praying. I feel so lonely sometimes and when there is literally no one to talk to God has always been sitting there ready to listen. He hasn't quite taken the form of God in The Shack but he has been so close.

For any of you who have no clue what I am talking about go to Costco and buy The Shack by William P. Young for $8. Its so good!!

So, I will see you all in about 2 months! God and I have to finish our little hang out time and then I will be right there. I love and miss you all!