Thursday, March 22, 2012

role reversal

it's a hard realization when you figure out that the ministry that was once your safe haven, pouring into you, is no longer that for you, but is now a place where you are to pour into others.

don't get me wrong, i can still be blessed and encouraged by being a part of it, but not in the way that i was 5 years ago. the roles have changed. it is now my turn to bless and encourage others.

and that's something i LOVE to do and WANT to do. and i am so thankful for the opportunity to do so. things are just different. that's all.

different.
and harder.
but in a good, almost bittersweet way.

leadership is stretching for a people-pleaser like me - every step a little farther outside my comfort zone. every day a little bit more vulnerable.

and i think we all know i'm not the greatest with vulnerability...

in other news - i'm currently stuck on this song

1 comment:

Pam said...

You're getting greater at it though, the more you do it. :-)

At the risk of sounding patronizing, which is NOT my heart at all, I have to say it is super cool to SEE you being stretched and growing. I'm so glad I am near you for this chapter of your life to see it with my own eyes! God is so good.

I love you. :-)