Last summer internship, I struggled a lot with sickness. Because of this, I lost a lot of energy for the remainder of the trip. I struggled to keep up afterwards.
However, I’ve noticed that this year I’m stronger in many ways. Not only physically, but mentally and spiritually. I had a moment with the Lord recently and thanked him for good health. After El Salvador, I had no issues with sickness, as well as when it came to traveling to Africa. This has not been the case for me in the past. I’ve been so thankful because the Lord has been showing me that when my spirit is strong and willing, it can push my body through exhaustion and other things that may cause it to fail. I’ve noticed that this year I’ve been stronger overall and have been able to see how much I’ve grown – even through others reflecting back to me.
I think I’ve felt so much energy this year and strength because God’s spirit has been filling me up – it’s what I asked God for. No amount of skill could prepare me for something better than he can. I need his presence and strength, and have been thankful for all I’ve gotten!