I have been learning a lot. I have been given the opportunity a month ago to take a class through my church called Life Link. It's a class that is supposed to be directed to those who have not experienced being in a life group.
Yet I was given the opportunity to go. My pastor has been meeting with me about my life group and know about the difficulties I have been having. So he suggested me to this class, in hopes for me to gain some leadership or even how to communicate with my group better. One of my fears when I started the group was that I would like that group better than my actual life group of peers. But one of the reasons of this was because, we went deeper in four weeks than my other life group has gone through in 3 years. I mean there has been growth, but not intimate/authentic sharing, and just overall trust in the group.
My life group has gone through lots of changes. The main theme of the group should be transitions. People leaving or just simply the growth of some individuals in the group. We may not be growing exponentially, but as God has been reminding me, "it is not about the numbers, it is about who shows up."
So the purpose of this post, God works in us to work through us. What a concept! He is always preparing us to do work in others. Prime example, I have taken the boards to get licensed to become a licensed therapist, yet I have failed twice. It has been a long road and it has taken me down many avenues, which has ultimately has grown me. My friend has had a recent situation close to mine and I was able to talk to her about my experiences and help lead her to a better state of mind. Yes its frustrating, but also to still see her drive and ambition to continue on has propelled me to take a second look at myself. Where am I headed and am I happy with my current job?
I don't know all the answers, yet I try and seek God for his ways. How awesome in a round about way, did God use my friend's hardships to help me look back at my own life and decisions?
God sure is amazing!
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