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February 07, 2006

Random Praise

With increasing frequency, it seems that I can't turn without feeling that people want me to take on more leadership responsibility - both at work and church. I know that in an indirect sense, this is a reflection of the experience and giftings that God has blessed me with...

But I'm such a lazy bum! Well... in terms of leadership, I always preferred the positions where I could concentrate on my specific role (such as volunteer service coordinator, or one-on-one discipler) without having to worry about "running the whole show." Which is why during my Alpha Phi Omega tenure - both as an active member and alumnus - I always declined nominations for president or chair. I just saw these positions as more trouble (and time-consuming!) than it was worth!

I know that God placed me in this position (fellowship core) to teach me deeper faith and reliance on Him when I'm outside my comfort zone. After all, if I can't even serve Him faithfully and joyfully here, how can He use me in a distant, unreached area far removed from any comfort zone?

Truthfully, the experience has been a blessing so far; I praise God for my small group members and for my fellowship co-leaders. Yet, sometimes I long for simpler days where I just cheerfully served refreshments and talked with people during church cafe time! =)

It's so humbling and joyous knowing that I have a God who continues to bless and teach me so much, despite my sins and unfaithfulness!

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." (James 1:2-4)

Posted by stevelee at February 7, 2006 01:46 AM

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