Stepping Out
The first step, they say, is the hardest. Think of rappelling - stepping off the edge of the cliff, or skydiving - a leap into thin air, or bungee-jumping...well, you get the picture. Will the rope hold, the parachute open or the bungee bounce? All relevant questions for me today as I begin this new - and slightly terrifying - adventure of Blogging. More questions plague my mind. Will I have anything witty to say? Will my words even be read? Will anyone leave a comment...the insecurities are endless.
Recently the leadership team at Circle of Friends have been talking about the things we struggle with - things like insecurity, fear, shame, rejection, feelings of worthlessness, sadness and despair. Does this surprise you? For me, one of the biggest blessings of hanging out with the ladies on the COF board is that they have this burning passion to follow God wholeheartedly, and yet they are real and honest about the struggles they face in doing so. "Authentic, accountable to one another, encouraging examples of faithfulness, and just downright fun!" would be my description of these precious ladies.
In my ever-increasing circle of friends I'm finding that we have so much in common; we all struggle with the everyday battle of our selfish 'fleshishness' (Like it? I just made that word up!) Really, if we're honest with ourselves and others, our first response is all about me; it takes the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit for us to know and act upon the fact that it's all about Christ and His glory.
I don't know about you, but for me, sharing this journey with someone else makes that 'first step' - whether that's a new challenge, a new discipline or making changes, accepting comfort or sharing joys as well as sorrows - so much easier when we are not facing it alone.
So, ladies - welcome to our Circle of Friends. You truly have found a Place to Belong. Come back often. We'll be here - 'stepping out' in faith, love and encouragement for one another.
All for Him,
Missy
When people's steps follow the Lord, God is pleased with their ways. Psalm 37:23 (NCV)
Recently the leadership team at Circle of Friends have been talking about the things we struggle with - things like insecurity, fear, shame, rejection, feelings of worthlessness, sadness and despair. Does this surprise you? For me, one of the biggest blessings of hanging out with the ladies on the COF board is that they have this burning passion to follow God wholeheartedly, and yet they are real and honest about the struggles they face in doing so. "Authentic, accountable to one another, encouraging examples of faithfulness, and just downright fun!" would be my description of these precious ladies.
In my ever-increasing circle of friends I'm finding that we have so much in common; we all struggle with the everyday battle of our selfish 'fleshishness' (Like it? I just made that word up!) Really, if we're honest with ourselves and others, our first response is all about me; it takes the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit for us to know and act upon the fact that it's all about Christ and His glory.
I don't know about you, but for me, sharing this journey with someone else makes that 'first step' - whether that's a new challenge, a new discipline or making changes, accepting comfort or sharing joys as well as sorrows - so much easier when we are not facing it alone.
So, ladies - welcome to our Circle of Friends. You truly have found a Place to Belong. Come back often. We'll be here - 'stepping out' in faith, love and encouragement for one another.
All for Him,
Missy
When people's steps follow the Lord, God is pleased with their ways. Psalm 37:23 (NCV)
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