Ok. I've talked about opening myself up and being vulnerable again... Here we go! I know that God has been asking me to branch out, make new friends, pour into others, be accountable to others, etc. Because of hurt and pride, I haven't. I've made the excuse that I just didn't feel peace about it yet....Actually, I've felt like Hannah up there in the blue bonnets!:)
I've been going to the Wednesday night services at church (now that the weather is better; I don't get out at night in the cold:)) and our guest speaker has been encouraging us to make relationships with people who aren't saved in order to show them the hope that we have in Christ.. I really don't know too many people that aren't saved....
Over the past couple of weeks, my friend from high school has been inviting me to join her play group. I have been resistant to say the least!
God has been giving me every opportunity to fulfill my calling, needs, the needs of my little girls, and a unique venue for meeting new people over and over again; He's even convicted me about it EVERY Wednesday night! I just didn't feel good about it...
Until yesterday! Our pastor was preaching about training your flesh to do what the spirit desires and sometimes you just have to get up and make the first step. He not so gently reminded us that you won't feel good about everything that God asks you to do and if you wish to grow or go beyond where you've been.... you have to get up and get out!
Last night, we joined our new Growth Group and LOVED IT!!! Walt and I never love the same groups and we did last night.... God is so faithful! Even when we were so anxious, He made our sacrifice of time and self pay off in a HUGE way! We were both ministered to and we got to bless others. THANK YOU LORD! ALL THE GLORY IS YOURS!
I also came home and joined my friend Tiffany's play group. I am so excited! Some of the ladies even have twins, so I'm going to drag my sister too:)! They have lots of fun activities and I'm positive that Nadiah and Hannah are going to love it! I know I will too.
I'll have some new fun things to blog about now. yea!
branching out and maybe even liking it,
erica
2 comments:
Good for you! God is faithful we just have to rely on Him!! Ok, I expect to see you at bunco tonight Lady!!!!
After our talk....I read this with a different set of eyes! Love you! I know how hard it is for you.
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