Judith
Michael & Kim
Robert“Deb, how do you measure ‘success’ in your ministry?”
Michael, a quite insightful friend of mine, asked me this intriguing question recently.
A short time ago, Robert acknowledged that he’s yet to discover his purpose. A few days later, with the concept obviously still on his mind, he asked if I might have a hunch regarding it.
Kim, another insightful and curious young man, is – right now – intentionally exploring this very idea. He’s putting pen to paper in a pro-active attempt to compose a mission statement for his life. Once he has that successfully done, he will be better able to govern all of his decisions.
In the past several months, Judith has done some self-discovery exercises. As a direct result of that investigative process – and in spite of some trepidation – she has recently taken the courageous steps of quitting her job and moving in order to pro-actively pursue her purpose!
How exciting it is to see people, not only showing an interest in and beginning their quest to identify their passion and purpose, but to also take the necessary steps in order to pursue it!
I celebrate my friends’ probing efforts as they move forward on their own personal paths in life!
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1 comment:
Hey Deb...
I'm intrigued with the question about "success" in your ministry. "Success in ministry, in Kenya" is an illussive creature. "Success" may not show her beautiful head for years; yet, when you least expect it, The Lord gives us a sneak peek of what the true picture really looks like, such as the lovely lady who showed up at Matunda to tell me that my prayer for her the previous year was answered...in the form of a baby - she had been barren. It seems to me that one just does what the Lord leads. Our lack of understanding or the inability to see what we would term, "success" does not invalidate what He is really doing all along. Keep on praying and doing. You are successful in all things,with Him.
Blessings and hugs from Shelbyville
Wafula
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