More Wisdom From SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT

Toward the end of the book SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME, Denver (the homeless man) is talking and he says, "Our limitation is God's opportunity. When you get all the way to the end of your rope and ain't nothin you can do, that's when God takes over".

There have been a lot of things going on in my life. Kids, grandbabies, jobs, meetings, Church, and the list goes on and on. So recently I found myself at the end of my rope. Exhausted, non-motivated, ok - whiney. That's when it happened (that's when it always happens). I found myself defending my "causes", justifying my busyness and ultimately remembering why I have filled my plate with the things that are on it. I think this is how God took over.

I found myself hurt by a friend and I hung on to it and tried to decide if the friendship was even worth the effort. Friendships are worth the effort 99% of the time. So, we will see but I hope that the friendship can be salvaged.

I love my kids and grandkids - they fill my life with sunshine and joy. Spending time with them is always a gift. As is time spent with friends. The work I do with the Family Enrichment Center is important - I have a passion for kids and doing what I can to make their lives easier.

But my real passion is Single Adult Ministry. However, it seems like I continue to run into a brick wall. So I find myself at the end of my rope - I believe that there is a need for this ministry and yet I don't know that anyone else feels that way. Pastors and the Conference office are supportive in conversation but I often wonder how supportive they would be if there was a cost - be it time or money. So I guess the bottom line is are you out there and what do you need this ministry to look like? My plan is to admit I'm at the end of my rope and get out of the way so the God can take over.