journal entry 1

There is a trip coming up... It is a trip that must happen. We are going to ride our bicycles from California to Washington. Phillip, Jonah, Michelle, Juan, and I...

I have a nagging desire to get away and live life through adventuring. I actually feel a sense of urgency to see this through. I fear that if I don't venture out into the unknown, I will become complacent; and fear of going beyond my comforts will win me over. I cannot let that happen.

If I become complacent, my view on life will never change. My mind will cease to be renewed, and my heart will cease to be transformed. If I am to grow, and if I am to ever feel alive, I must try new things...

I must ride my bicycle 1,000 miles. I must begin a day, not knowing where I will end up, or where I will lay my head. I must stretch my body, get out of breath, and be truely grateful for the taste of food. I must meet new people and listen to different voices. I must be the lowly one that seeks hospitality. I must sit in front of a view in silence and be overwhelmed with God's glory. I must wait for words to come, and take to heart the words I hear. And in all of these experiences, I must learn, grow, and share.