The Character Challenge
I just got off the phone with my mentor and good friend JonRit. One thing I know I shall never regret in my life is the fact that I have constantly surrounded myself with Godly men who are committed to supporting me throughout my entire life. As a tangent, I would say that every believer needs this sort of small group community to really help them get through life’s toughest and greatest moments. We spoke on different issues of life that challenge my growth and character… one word - humbled. I was strongly reminded of my need to recognize the areas of my life that God desires to change and mold and the need for me to humbly lay down my comforts and adjust my focus to his standards. As we spoke I could sense the Holy Spirit’s encouragement and peace, it’s unheard of, for people who don’t have faith, it sounds ridiculous - “holy spirit?” “guidance and encouragement from an invisible being?” Yes, at face value faith and spiritual talk sounds like meaningless gibberish… but I sensed hope through the overwhelming process of uncovering areas of need for growth. The truth? I was strongly reminded of how much I needed a savior. What does the future look like without a savior? I’m guessing a lot of self-sufficiency and stress.
Forgive my ambiguity.
