Word of Encouragement, from Tony Dungey’s THE MENTOR LEADER, Chapter 3
“Self-examination should be more intentional and regular, not just dictated by the demands of a particular moment.” In my own life, I have learned that I live in a spiritual pattern of growth, settle, struggle, examine and then grow again. That has been consistent since I first came to the Lord in college at Virginia Tech. It took many years to realize there was a pattern like this and once I did, I learned that my struggle became more a struggle with peace rather than turmoil, I knew God would see me through and even make me stronger. That was the pattern, and it was simply going to repeat. The circumstances were just the circumstances. I am so thankful I learned this and can see it way earlier than I used to see it.
I would guess that all of us have lived through such a pattern. If we do not recognize it as God being faithful to us, we can really get in the doldrums. Godly perspective transforms the way we live through difficult circumstances. There is great value in self examination. Know yourself. I want to encourage you to take a look at you.
~Grace & Peace~
Pastor Ernie