Life group! The first time I had of this term I thought of a group of recovering addicts; addicted to alcohol or drugs. I realized I am no better. I have my own forms of addictions and erratic behaviour. Hence I am in a life group.
- My addiction: Prone to doing the wrong and unbeneficial thing in & for my life.
- Members: Fellow believers in our Lord Jesus.
- Goal: To become a fearless influencer of society and to live a life of purpose; Holy and pleasing to God. Living a Spirit controlled life.
2010 has started on a high note. Charged with the spirit to change and take up all the challenges this year throws our away in the light that we shall achieve our great goals, I stepped into the year with big dreams. 12 days into the year and I have broken most of them & the rest I have stalled in getting started. Therefore when we were called upon in our life group to share anything we hope to achieve this year, I went for just 2 aspects of my life that I have for the longest time hoped to change(Contrary to the long list I had at the beginning of the year).
- To wake up everyday at 6.p.m.(I know people wake up earlier but I am not a morning person so this is achievement enough).
Reasons:
a. Be able to organize my mornings to and have an early start to the day.
b. Reach work early & curb the habit of strolling in late.
c. To utilize time and opportunity wisely as a good steward of God’s providence. Being able to have a steady Q.T. before I start the day.
- To lose 10kg by mid June
Reasons:
a. To get lighter on the feet for dance & perhaps get in shape to compete in the annual salsa competition.
b. To maintain a healthy weight & lifestyle.
Having given the group my points I was amazed when a follow up person was to be assigned to these goals of mine. I now have a person to ensure I’m awake every morning at 6 a.m. and another to guide me through my lifestyle change. I believe if I really wanted I’d have done this on my own, but the weakness of the human flesh is what we constantly battle. So now I have myself, God and fellow believers for accountability and I am entirely grateful to my Life group; and to God for bringing them to my life.
Eccl 4:9-12Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone? And if one prevails against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.Life through Samara’s eyes.
