Getting back into the swing of things

It's the 9th of Feb and I'm needing to refocus and plan ahead...2008 is going to be an interesting year with new challenges providing the opportunities for growth and maturity - in character, in spiritual stature and hopefully not belly size (in fact, the current plan is to shed a few inches for the Bid Day)

Our unit has multiplied and we've had two dinner fellowships as of last night...I think we're off to a good start, people seem comfortable despite the sudden awareness that the room is hosting a lot of space with only half the number of people left. Naturally, this is a good thing - a sign of growth necessitating that we function as two units instead of one. Those joining us for the first time are warm and they are quickly getting acquainted with others. There will be more chances for people to step up and serve, to rise up and take hold of the challenges for advancement...there should be little (if not none) room for complacency

(Note to self: No more slacking! It's time to Get Up & GO!)

The question now is, "Which direction is God pointing us towards?" I wonder what God intends to do in and through the group. What is the reason we are the mix of people we are? With all the obvious, hidden and yet to be discovered and/or developed gifts, coupled with God's personal calling upon each individual, we're a giant miracle waiting to happen! Imagine what great and wondrous plans He has set out for us to accomplish. Now, how can we as the leaders begin to harness each one's strengths, passions and talents? How can we build one another up so that even our weaknesses are used for God's glory as He intends? How do we not fail to seize the opportunities right before our very eyes?

The potential - God, help me to see the potential in people and not focus on what is presently showing...help me to look beyond my perspective of them, my limited understanding and self-centred expectations and judgements. Each person is a treasure box and puzzle rolled into one - intricately crafted by God, held precious in His sight, made with a powerful purpose to be unravelled as he or she grows from strength to strength...each one a warrior with skills unique to themselves

What kind of fearless fighter have you called me to be God? I will remember Your promises over my life...it's the year for vision, for passion, for revival, for revolution!

Understand - Jeremy Camp

I love this song - God understands our fears, our failures, the reasons we are the way we are, He feels every pain and bears our every shame, He hears every cry, every plea...why don't I get back on my feet again?