Tyler Brown, JR, Men's Basketball shares his SALT 2008 experience.
SALT was an amazing week for me personally. I grew so much deeper in love with Christ through all of the activities that were planned. I expected to see God move during the week but it surpassed anything that I could have imagined. I was a little apprehensive when the week started because I didn't have a deep relationship with many people there, but as the week went on people started opening up and letting their true colors show.
The most meaningful thing for me was to see the entire group be vulnerable and share the struggles that we all have to deal with. It was so good to be there for people and have others be there for me. The solo alone time with God was unreal! I never thought that I would be able to spend 4 hours alone with God, but when I was finished I had a such a peace with God. It was indescribable. That was the most special thing for me. Every athlete there was affected in some way, everyone was changed.
The trust that was on display all week was so refreshing, it allowed people to feel like they could share anything. It was good to compete in the team games all week and get to know the athletes better in that element. This week changed my heart towards people. I learned that I need to get to know people before I just assume what they are like, I made some great friends during the week and can't wait to get even closer to them in the future.
SALT also let me see the benefits of just listening to God and waiting for Him to move instead of just talking to Him. This week gave me the time to just wait for Him. This week just reaffirmed that when I allow God to be the center of my life, I can overcome any temptation that is thrown my way.
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