Awesome

Scott "Woody" Terry, Senior Captain, Men's Soccer...

Salt was an "Awesome" experience and by awesome I mean the old biblical term of awesome not the new version where everything is awesome but the true sense of the word.

At first I was a bit hesitant to become vulnerable and let my guard down, but as God had it planned I opened up and got to meet different people and started new friendships that I thought would never have.

Salt was an experience that is applicable to everyday life. Now being away from the atmosphere and being back to reality has sunk in, however, I feel that the fire is still lit! I am more aware of the small things in nature and just listening to those and not putting my two cents into everything and just being a good teammate and friend to those around me and taking the time to know those I may be hurried to brush aside. I have learned to work hard, not for myself, but for Christ first then my teammates on the soccer field. Putting Christ first in everyday life and not being hurried push people aside and taking the time to talk to other people and becoming more vulnerable.

Most importantly to me was a quote that Coach Gidman told me shortly after SALT "If you are full of yourself then how can Christ come in and fill you up?" This quote was so prevalent to me, I had to empty myself completely and leave it to Christ to let his will and spirit live through me. If I am full of myself then I am not letting God lead me I am leading myself. When I am empty I am vulnerable, however terrifying that may be but vulnerability is also a blessing so that God's will may be done.

P.S Thanks to The Lantz family and all the adult mentors that were on the trip it truly was an Awesome experience!!