This exercise really took me by surprise this evening. See, Drew and I were emailing back and forth today about how "OPEN" I am. I was getting concerned that this was not such a good thing sometimes. Drew was explaining to me how my openness challenges him and can often be challenging to others. But that more times than not this is a good thing.
Then on my way home I called Margie (My sounding board!) and asked her if my openness intimidated her, or made her feel uncomfortable at times. We had a long conversation about how open and sometimes brutally honest I am.
Both of these conversations ended with these individuals reassuring me that my openness is part of my nature, part of my faith, and basically should not be a part of myself that I concentrate on changing. Thanks guys, I love you both!
Anyway, back to our exercise for the day. Saul's conversion in Acts is nothing short of a miracle. He "sees" the light and begins to do God's work immediately. Boy, do I wish it were that cut and dried for me! I can only wish that God himself would just open my front door, tell me what he wants me to do, and allow me to fulfill everything he places upon my shoulders!
Our Challenge for the week is to tell people about what God is doing in your life and to begin with individuals that we trust......well, I guess I am starting with my group (and the world) on this blog! God definitely worked in my life today with the conversations I explained above. He allowed me the time to have a conversation with both Drew and Margie and to absorb what they were telling me and then express my return feelings to them. God is making it clear to me, through their loving guidance, that I shouldn't change how open I am, and that my openness can allow others to feel safe with me and become more open themselves.
Challenge yourself this week to be a little more "OPEN" and share what God is doing in your life with someone whom you trust!
God Bless and Goodluck! God and I are both on your side!
I just returned home from being out of town for five days. During that time I had hoped to relax, read my new bible, and catch up on my 40 Days of Prayer activities. Unfortunately, I was not able to catch up and completely missed last weeks exercises. I was however able to start the activities for this week on time...which a huge accomplishment for me!
ReplyDeleteDuring our time away, Mother Nature changed our plans. Instead of going to the zoo, we ended up in a book store where I purchased a book that I believe is meant to help guide me down a more peaceful and loving path. Once I started reading it, it was apparent to me that God wants Lauren to be the first trusted person that I share with what God is doing in my life. I know I SHOULD have this talk with her and I know I WILL have this talk with her. But I am petrified of the outcome. I am praying that it brings us closer together and not drive her away further.