Actions

"Actions speak louder than words but not as often."
- Mark Twain

It was Mark Twain that also said, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."  I couldn't stop thinking about these quotes as my community group and I met tonight and chewed on some things brought up by Mark Batterson and the Wild Goose Chase.  Tonight, our group talked about "The Cage of Assumptions" and how limitations brought on by assuming things can keep us from dreaming..  Specifically, we were reflecting on the relationship between doubt and faith.

I found myself thinking and saying the word "action" a lot tonight. I think God is encouraging me and inspiring me to keep on keepin' on as I continue to strive to be a good disciple.  I find that I often need encouragement and praise - especially when I'm stepping into new territory - and it's during Tuesday night's small group times when I'm feeling God's encouragement the most.  My community group on Tuesday nights has become something that I not only look forward to - but right now, I don't know if I could keep growing the way that I am right now without it.  The group of people we meet with on Tuesday nights is so encouraging.  Wednesday mornings are usually my most productive times of the week. It's probably no coincidence that my most productive time immediately follows my most spiritually fulfilling time during each week. 

Being a part of a small group like the one I'm in now is something I had been craving for a very long time.  I think everybody ought to have the kind of fellowship, prayer partners and accountability that comes in a small group package.  It's so fulfilling and ...galvanizing.

This is a good season of my life.