Camp Meeting Joys and Woes
Ahh. The refreshing feeling that comes after District Campmeeting. I usually am not a camp goer. I have to work, or I don't have anywhere to stay, or just don't have the money to go and eat out every night. Now that I'm a teacher with summer's off...I got money and time. Thankfully, I have a friend who let me crash at his house. (Don't worry, he still lives at home with his folks.)
Doug White preached the last 3 nights of our Camp Meeting services this year. If God had a brother, it would be this man. I tell you the word of God that comes forth out of him is just amazing. Every time I hear him preach, I always come back refreshed. Last night service was phenomenal. I made God a promise that everytime I get frustrated, I'll listen to the CD of that service. I may need to make a copy of that CD because it will probably get worn out pretty quickly.
On a completely different note, camp meeting is a great time to fellowship. I usually get to see people from around the state that I haven't seen in a while. It's always good to reconnect and catch up on everything that's going on. Then there are the new people you meet, new friendships and connections.
Herein lies my problem....meeting new guys. I hate it. I think this may be the reason why I shy away from camps and camp meetings. Maybe it's not the money or the time, it's the emotional issues. I meet a guy, he seems nice, he's not interested. I meet another guy who's not my type but totally interested. A friend meets a guy she thinks I would like, but I wasn't hanging out with her and so I was only briefly introduced to him and don't even remember what he looks like. I get all confused about which one I should give my attention to because you can't sit with 3 different groups during a service.
I don't really want to be single my whole life. It would be nice to eventually get a boyfriend and settle into some type of semi-committed relationship. However, I always find a problem with the guy. If I don't find a problem with the guy, then he's not interested. Why is that? Here is my thought pattern...
Wow, he's a nice looking guy. But ya know, his laugh is annoying. He's a bit too country for me. And I'm not too sure I'm fond of those boots he's wearing. But he's really nice and down to earth. He's got a good paying job, good family, and loves God. But he's not really involved in any ministry. Well, I'm not exactly destined to be a preacher's wife. I mean, my standards are not the most strict. I'm probably doing the most I'll be asked to do right here where I'm at now. But he's a really nice looking guy. We could talk, maybe even date. But I'd hate to date him knowing that he's not my type. What if I hurt his feelings. I'm not 15 years old anymore. I can't just date guys and then dumb them. People my age are looking for mates. We don't have time to play around. It would probably be best if I just forget about him.
And that's the reason why I'm almost 23, not married, and haven't dated anyone in 6 years. Not that I feel like I'm an old maid by any means, but my actions are definitely not leading me in healthy direction!
Doug White preached the last 3 nights of our Camp Meeting services this year. If God had a brother, it would be this man. I tell you the word of God that comes forth out of him is just amazing. Every time I hear him preach, I always come back refreshed. Last night service was phenomenal. I made God a promise that everytime I get frustrated, I'll listen to the CD of that service. I may need to make a copy of that CD because it will probably get worn out pretty quickly.
On a completely different note, camp meeting is a great time to fellowship. I usually get to see people from around the state that I haven't seen in a while. It's always good to reconnect and catch up on everything that's going on. Then there are the new people you meet, new friendships and connections.
Herein lies my problem....meeting new guys. I hate it. I think this may be the reason why I shy away from camps and camp meetings. Maybe it's not the money or the time, it's the emotional issues. I meet a guy, he seems nice, he's not interested. I meet another guy who's not my type but totally interested. A friend meets a guy she thinks I would like, but I wasn't hanging out with her and so I was only briefly introduced to him and don't even remember what he looks like. I get all confused about which one I should give my attention to because you can't sit with 3 different groups during a service.
I don't really want to be single my whole life. It would be nice to eventually get a boyfriend and settle into some type of semi-committed relationship. However, I always find a problem with the guy. If I don't find a problem with the guy, then he's not interested. Why is that? Here is my thought pattern...
Wow, he's a nice looking guy. But ya know, his laugh is annoying. He's a bit too country for me. And I'm not too sure I'm fond of those boots he's wearing. But he's really nice and down to earth. He's got a good paying job, good family, and loves God. But he's not really involved in any ministry. Well, I'm not exactly destined to be a preacher's wife. I mean, my standards are not the most strict. I'm probably doing the most I'll be asked to do right here where I'm at now. But he's a really nice looking guy. We could talk, maybe even date. But I'd hate to date him knowing that he's not my type. What if I hurt his feelings. I'm not 15 years old anymore. I can't just date guys and then dumb them. People my age are looking for mates. We don't have time to play around. It would probably be best if I just forget about him.
And that's the reason why I'm almost 23, not married, and haven't dated anyone in 6 years. Not that I feel like I'm an old maid by any means, but my actions are definitely not leading me in healthy direction!
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