I opened the door to my mothers’ car and enter in to the land of summer camp. Adolescence at it’s finest with emotions on overdrive. It was camp “ID-RA-HA-JE” otherwise known as “I’d rather have Jesus” and this year was different I was taking my camping to the next level and joining the trekking club. We were going to hike through the back county of the Rocky Mountains. Bring it on!
Well, all was going well until the National Park Service revoked our hiking pass to climb Mt. Holy Cross. So our guide had to come up with plan B. Plan B was taking a trail that was not hiked for years and boy we paid for it, especially my friend Jeff. Each of us were carrying 30 pound packs and after a full day of hiking I was about to experience this scripture.
(Galatians 6:2) “Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
You see, Jeff allowed himself to become salt deprived and was on the verge of going crazy, literally. When the human body loses salt content you start to lose your mind, and your ability to reason. Not the state of mind you want when traversing 20 degree slopes. Jeff needed help and I was it. I had to carry two packs; mine and Jeff’s. If not Jeff would not have made it. There was no help around us, we were in the back area of the Rocky Mountains and Jeff’s life was in danger. He needed my help even though I was struggling to carry my own weight.
What makes this world better? Each one of us helping another carry their burdens. Acts of random kindness don't require a lot of time or effort, but they can significantly improve another person's day. They may not be to save their life, but to be blunt, acts of kindness shocks people.Why not take a minute out of your day today to spread some goodwill and make a difference? BTW, my friend Jeff made it out OK, with my help. Attached is the picture of our feast after that experience!
http://www.idrahaje.org/
Well, all was going well until the National Park Service revoked our hiking pass to climb Mt. Holy Cross. So our guide had to come up with plan B. Plan B was taking a trail that was not hiked for years and boy we paid for it, especially my friend Jeff. Each of us were carrying 30 pound packs and after a full day of hiking I was about to experience this scripture.
(Galatians 6:2) “Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
You see, Jeff allowed himself to become salt deprived and was on the verge of going crazy, literally. When the human body loses salt content you start to lose your mind, and your ability to reason. Not the state of mind you want when traversing 20 degree slopes. Jeff needed help and I was it. I had to carry two packs; mine and Jeff’s. If not Jeff would not have made it. There was no help around us, we were in the back area of the Rocky Mountains and Jeff’s life was in danger. He needed my help even though I was struggling to carry my own weight.
What makes this world better? Each one of us helping another carry their burdens. Acts of random kindness don't require a lot of time or effort, but they can significantly improve another person's day. They may not be to save their life, but to be blunt, acts of kindness shocks people.Why not take a minute out of your day today to spread some goodwill and make a difference? BTW, my friend Jeff made it out OK, with my help. Attached is the picture of our feast after that experience!
http://www.idrahaje.org/
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