Today was such a long day. Had captains training from 2-5 and then TC pre-rally from 7-8:30. During the captains meeting, we first had small group and we shared testimonies. I really do love hearing people's testimonies, and hearing about how God has worked in their life. Each and every one of us has and will always have to go through obstacles, but we're never alone. God is always with us, and He never gives us anything we can't handle. Even before we are faced with an obstacle, God already knows the solution. It's really encouraging to see how much a person has grown, and see just how amazing God really is through these testimonies. Sometimes when we share our testimonies, we tend to forget that this isn't our stories, but it's God's story. God is just using us to speak His story to others. So it's really important to not forget that it has nothing to do with you, but it has everything to do with God.

Last night I was really scared that I would have no one to hang with during the in between time after training until the pre-rally, but again, today God showed me I really don't have anything to worry about. He has everything under control. I'm thankful for the time I got to spend with Kristal and Shannon during the in between! I got to get to know Kristal more, and bond with her, & meeting Shannon who is in my small group, and a fellow captain is amazing :)

Although there weren't many people at the pre-rally, thankful for all those who came out today despite the horrible weather! I know God is going to do amazing things at TC this year. Seeing all the different teams come together as one under God's name, to serve and pray for one another is truly amazing. It really is amazing how people can unite through God. One thing that really spoke to me tonight was during Bryan's testimony. He talked about how he became prideful in making the handbooks last year, forgetting the real purpose as to why he's making them and for whom, and just focusing it on himself. And it really made me realize that I became prideful in doing graphic design for TC. The thought that I was going to design the t-shirts, and everyone would be wearing a t-shirt with my design on it got to the best of me. I forgot the real reason as to why I'm designing, and for whom I'm designing for. So listening to Bryan's testimony was a really good slap in the face for me. I really need to get rid of my pride, because if I forget the true reason for serving, then it's pointless for me to serve, and I don't deserve to serve if I only think about myself. Thinking about it now, this experience is really teaching me how to be humble in all that I do. Especially in serving God, He doesn't need me to serve Him.. He is able to use anyone to serve Him, and I shouldn't take advantage of the opportunity He has blessed me with in being able to serve Him in TC with others, and for others. And so I guess tonight really opened my eyes, and really helped me to refocus and to re-evaluate myself while serving in TC this year.