This is my 3rd day with my friend in going over Pastor Rick Warren’s book The Purpose Driven Life and in stories/verses in the Bible. This book was a great eye-opener when I first started learning about the truth of God and the Christian faith and I pray it helps many more people as well. Going through this book a second time has provided more insight and a deeper understanding of the concepts, God’s character and the will of God for our lives.
Purpose Driven Life book
Earlier today I was able to spend time with brothers to go over plans for Arboretum for future and how to deal with current issues within the community. There were issues before we started there and now that we are more involved with the community, we are starting to see and feel them. It’s such a blessing to be around the heart and drive that Pons, Bimbo and Zandro have in continuing with the work with diligence and level-headedness. For me, I learned not to let emotions or pride get in the way of listening to what the peoples needs are, not to let it effect us in our action or our speech in responding in haste, and to not let these stumbling blocks effect the community as a whole from benefiting from our presence.
My only prayer is that our presence doesn’t add to the issues but helps to resolve them and teach by example of how we can resolve or own personal issues and perseverance through adversity. We will inevitably make mistakes, but with the help of wise counsel, focusing and committing our plans and hearts to the Lord, and with careful preparation and execution, the ministry and outreach will be fruitful with the majority benefiting.
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