Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Week 3 Question

Welcome to Week 3!

We're all at different places in our walks with God.  Some of us new Christians, some of us are more mature.  Just like God made Jesus stronger and wiser, He gives us strength and wisdom as our relationship with Him grows.

This week what are some ways can we encourage baby Christians (or unbelievers)?  And how can we become more wise through more mature Christians?

So blessed by a group of ladies in different seasons of life to learn from!

We can encourage anyone by leading by example.  People see that as Christians we are different.  We make different choices.  By not being ashamed of being different.  One way I have been encouraged by more mature Christians is when they aren't afraid to say it's hard.  That we all struggle.  Then to be able to see them lean on God to help them through.  So good to see that I'm not alone and examples of how to handle situations in ways that honor God, even when it's not the easiest way. 

There is a lady that has been to church the past few weeks.  The first week I saw her, she sat across from me with 2 little ones (a 2 year old and a 9 month old).  They were both being noisy and I was totally feeling for her as I have 2 "babies" close in age.  I can not imagine trying to get through a sermon with both of them with me!  I wasn't the only one that felt for her.  It was out of my comfort zone, but God led me (and a few other moms) to reach out to her after service.  The next 2 weeks she has come and sat by me.  Her baby has lasted both times all through nursery and her 2 year old has sat with her much more quietly.  I can't imagine the struggle of coming to church with 2 babies by myself!  I don't know her situation or if she is a believer (I think she is), but how encouraging would it be to have others lifting her up after a hard time.  I'm thankful God used me and thankful that she didn't give up and has come back!

I am so blessed to have friends more mature in their walks with God!  I am so thankful to be able to seek advice from them.  I realize how important it is to have someone to go to for advice and encouragement.  I am blessed to be able to meet with them and can't get enough of their wisdom!  I need to surround myself with friends that know and love God.  And not only to let them fill me up, but be ready and willing to fill others up! 

For you "old" ladies (I'm only saying that, because you said it first!), I read this in my Women's Devotional Bible and meant to add it when I sent the question.  "Older women can easily feel marginalized-- as if their days of usefulness are past.  Yet Scripture reminds us that God reserves some of his most significant assignments to women who have attained the maturity to handle them-- like Anna the prophetess... Age and gender present no barrier when God entrusts us with a divine message or mission."

I'm thankful to have you all as a part of this group to learn from!  Your maturity and wisdom is such a blessing to me!

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