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The Greatest Lesson I’ve Learned So Far This Year
Wow..The greatest lesson is a tough one because I’ve learned so many lessons! Spiritual ones and other ones..like the law of gravity..learned that one a bunch of times:)! I think I would have to say the greatest lesson I’ve learned so far is a spiritual one. God has shown me over and over how many people are watching me and how my actions can affect more people then I think. Several people that I respected and looked up to made some big mistakes, and although they probably don’t even realize it, they impacted me in big ways. It’s made me realized that I need to be careful about what I do and say because I never know who it’ll impact. And especially now with Cheerleading, a lot of people are watching me, and how I act is going to influence more people then I will probably ever know. I have been learning that although I’m not in any stated leadership position, I need to be leading with my actions and attitude. A positive attitude gets a whole lot farther then a negative one.
God has also taught me so much about His love and grace..so many times I wonder how I am going to make it. Maybe I’m going on very little sleep, or I have a huge test I’m not as ready for, or I have some friend issues, or someone makes a negative comment to me..God’s grace is always there. I am amazed sometimes at all the ways God provides. I have fallen in love with my God this year..and it’s a feeling I never want to lose. As I watch my friends with their boyfriends/girlfriends, God reminds of His love for me..they may have the affection of a sinful human, but I have the love of my heavenly father..I am confident He will never break my heart. So, as the year continues on and my schedule gets increasingly busier, I am glad that God’s grace is sufficient. And His love is never-ending!
I’m out..
Amanda
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Authority
ok..I know it says in God’s word we are to submit and obey our authority. But sometimes that is so hard..God has brought cheerleading into my life to show me an area I need to do some major growth in. I always thought I did fine with submitting and obeying my authority..but I have never struggled with it more. There are so many times I disagree with what my authority tells me I must do. I’ve found that while I don’t usually just disobey them..I struggle a lot with my attitude. And I will be the first to tell you, I know hardly anything about cheerleading or the like..but some of the stuff is just beyond my realm of thinking. Like making us wear our uniforms to school every game day..I can’t see their reasoning. I will do it to obey them, but I don’t think they realize the teasing it is going to get us..it’s like wearing a neon sign in blinking lights that says..we’re the cheerleaders, make fun of us!! but God is teaching me through his word..and showing me ways I can grow and change in. I’ll keep you updating on how I’m doing..
I’m out,
Amanda
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My most memorable moment so far this year
I would have to say it happened in Biology 2. We were talking about something, I honestly don’t even remember what. It was a normal class, but we were a little bit more outspoken and silly then normal. (Of course, normal is not usually a word that describes that class..but oh well!) Anyways, I was sitting across from Abri..and I have to say, that girl is hilarious. I love her to death..she always has something funny to say. But anyways, she also happens to be vice-president, and class rep of the senior class. Well, Mr.Grass walked in the door, and I don’t know what came over Abri, but something compelled her to say in a rather loud voice, “Speaking of the devil.” Now, that is not normally something I would recommend saying around the principal of our school. Mr. Grass walks over and goes, “What was that?” At this point, the 5 of us at Abri’s table are about ready to burst out in laughter. I had tears rolling down my face from laughing so hard..and I was trying to hide it so as to not make Mr.Grass more mad. But is was hilarious. He stood in the back right behind our table for what seemed like an eternity. Finally, He left and I couldn’t help it. I burst out laughing. It had to be the funniest thing I have ever heard, and her timing couldn’t have been more perfect. So while there are many other memorable moments, this one seems to be the one I still laugh about.
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The Fun of Reaching Out
So many times I have been tempted to look at my circumstances and think about how lonely or bad they were. I often wish that I was invited to do stuff on Friday nights..but last night I realized it’s not about me and what I want to do. I am helping with the junior high girls club this year, and it has been a blast. One of their moms asked me to go trick-or-treating with her daughter and some friends. I said yes, but at first I thought, I’d rather go hang out with friend’s my age..but I had so much fun with them!! We laughed as we went from house to house..and I think they enjoyed laughing at my screams..one guy scared me so bad! It was so much fun, they all had ideas on who I should like, and what we should do. I can’t remember very many other times when I have enjoyed myself so much. We finished up and deaded back to her house..and they all wanted me to spend the night. While I didn’t stay, I realized how much these girls looked up to me. A bunch of junior highers wanted a junior to spend the night. I realized that I had not only had a blast, but had poured into those girls lives..and that’s something that can’t be replaced. As I drove home, I thanked God for giving me this opportunity, and realized that life can be so much fun if you reach out.
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