This week's question from #rethinkchurch: What are those temptations that rule me?
I've always been very confident in my ability to resist temptation, at least the obvious ones like sex, drugs, etc. The temptation that rules me was explained in the following sentence. Over-confidence. It doesn't sound like much of a temptation, but it is a stumbling block for me. My independence, or over-confidence in me, keeps me from seeking the help of others more able or more qualified.
My mom estimates that I was five or six years old when I stopped letting her or anyone else help me. I've never struggled to help others, but I do not like being on the "needy" side. The best lesson I've learned as a missionary is how to be in partnership with those I think I'm serving.
I shared with two UMW circles this week about the strengths of the children I work with. I shared that they have some unique abilities and features that often go unrecognized. They may want to fight sometimes, but they always stand up for their friends and others they care about. They form strong attachments and like me, always want to help. I've been trying to remind myself of their strengths and allow them to help me, because they do have a lot to offer.
They've been forced to ask for a lot of help in their life times, and I hope this is something they can teach me. It's okay to ask for help. It's okay to be dependent. Today, Lord, I depend on you.
I've always been very confident in my ability to resist temptation, at least the obvious ones like sex, drugs, etc. The temptation that rules me was explained in the following sentence. Over-confidence. It doesn't sound like much of a temptation, but it is a stumbling block for me. My independence, or over-confidence in me, keeps me from seeking the help of others more able or more qualified.
My mom estimates that I was five or six years old when I stopped letting her or anyone else help me. I've never struggled to help others, but I do not like being on the "needy" side. The best lesson I've learned as a missionary is how to be in partnership with those I think I'm serving.
I shared with two UMW circles this week about the strengths of the children I work with. I shared that they have some unique abilities and features that often go unrecognized. They may want to fight sometimes, but they always stand up for their friends and others they care about. They form strong attachments and like me, always want to help. I've been trying to remind myself of their strengths and allow them to help me, because they do have a lot to offer.
They've been forced to ask for a lot of help in their life times, and I hope this is something they can teach me. It's okay to ask for help. It's okay to be dependent. Today, Lord, I depend on you.
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