We all fight with weaknesses derived from life scars or personality preferences.
I love to be in the middle of the party where everything is happening. I love when people count on me, and perhaps even feel a hint of pleasure when they need me!
This has a lot to do with my personality, BUT we all know that the "this is who I am, take it or leave it" mentality does not work in the Christian life or in the mission field.
Due to my personality, people tend to come to me, to ask my opinion, just to hang out with me ... I love to have a good time and they do too!
As the ministry has been developing, I have noticed the need to influence others and bring them along. I have been diligent in finding people with whom I can spend extra time, pass on the knowhow and let them free to fly, ... and even go beyond ...
As the ministry has been developing, I have noticed the need to influence others and bring them along. I have been diligent in finding people with whom I can spend extra time, pass on the knowhow and let them free to fly, ... and even go beyond ...
God has been faithful in giving me this kind of women! I have a special closer group of 2 ladies who participate in every aspect of my classes: from planning to inviting, from art work to sharing their faith. It is amazing to count on their support.
Ministry can go on if I am not around. Good, right? Well, not always. It is a bitter sweet experience. I am being totally transparent when I say it hurts when I am not needed. It hurts even when they are planning something not including me because I have been too busy. They are being good friends and considerate, but it still hurts.
God has been teaching me this lesson. It is OK not to be needed. That only means I have run the course and passed the baton to the next person. I played a role and it is done. More and more God has been impressing on my heart that I should rejoice when I can walk out of the party, my absence unnoticed and rejoice that I had a part in bringing those people together. I should rejoice walking out and knowing the party will go on, and just perhaps, the better part of it is still to happen.
2 Timothy 2:2
"and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well."
