Weary + Waiting = Renewed.

"He gives strength to the weary, And to him who lacks might He increase power. Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who weait for the Lord will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary." Isaiah 40: 29-31

This week it is my privileged to one again be counseling in BayBerry cabin. I have three campers from previous years, five other fun g i r l s to get to know and 1 LDCer (L eadership D evelopment Camp) to set an example for. God blessed me with an excited heart going into the week and I'm still excited to see what God is going to do in and through me and the g i r l s.

I have a MAJOR prayer request though. I am absolutely exhausted. I don't remember a time that I was ever as exhausted as I am now. Sunday I almost feel asleep at lunch and last night in Chapel it required all my strength to clap. For those of you who were following my adventure last summer, you may remember that I contracted walking pnemonia. This is the week last summer that I became sick (this week's nurse also happens to be the one who helped me through it all to...) which led to my five day fever the following week. Needless to say I am very concerned about my health because I feel like I'm getting sick and I'm thourghly exhausted. On the flipside, God is truely blessing me with strength in His many varied ways. I know that if I put Him first and then my campers as I priority along with doing my best to take care of myself, the rest is in His hands.

So my prayer requests would be:
- That God would put a protective hand over my physical health and strengthen my body and immune system.
- That while exhausted I would continue to find joy in the Lord, that I would refrain from sinful behavior (I'm crabbier, irratable, more critical and emotional when I'm tired).
- That I would be content in whatever happens.
- That I would not be leaning on my own strength or knowledge this week, but that I'd give it all up to Him.

Last night God sent to me two of the fellow staff to encourage me right before devos. God knew I was crumbling and I sat there praying for strength and energy and for wisdom in leading devos. He sent me two people who prayed for me and encouraged me and by God's strength only I walked back to my cabin excited for devos without a hint of exhaustion to pull me down. I felt not only perfectly normal, but energized. My heart was singing for God truely does give strength to the weary and help to those who come to Him in faithful service.

Other prayer requests:
- That I would set a good role for my LDCer
- That the g i r l s' hearts would be open to the Lord. I feel as though God's going to do some big things this week in BayBerry so pray that we would all be preparing our hearts for change.

Thank you all so much for your prayers and for taking the time to read this. If you're also struggling with a lack of strength I encourage you, admonish you to wait on the Lord. "Come to me" he says - take His yoke for it is easy and light (Matt 11:28).

And to those of you who plan to email me and remind me that I can't serve without good health and that needs to be a priority, let me assure you that sleep is a definite priority and I am taking every opportunity to do so. :) I'm doing my best, and God'll have to do the rest!