Today's SG

This is not a knock on other small group meetings, but I felt that today's was very enjoyable for good reasons.  Many times it's hard to talk about our struggles, things we suck at, things we need to improve on. And I feel like a lot of times, in small group, we try to discuss those things - not that it's a bad thing, because it's good to depend on small group for accountability and such.

But I feel that it's very important to raise each other up and to compliment each other as much as possible.  Like David blogged earlier, it's hard to live a self-less life, especially when we should try our best to be humble and not look for recognition.  We are selfish beings, and because we are selfish we do things for ourselves.  But as brothers and sisters, it's important to continue to encourage each other and to build each other up.

Today's small group, with all the awards and fun teasing, was a great example.  Thank you SO MUCH to Elaine and David for setting that up.  I think spending time to compliment each other is VERY IMPORTANT.  I'm not just saying this because I got the Michael Jordan award (but that was probably the best compliment someone has ever given me).  We should continue to vocalize our appreciation for each other and to outwardly LOVE each other.  Although I may not show it, I love you all very much.  Quite a blessing to know you all and to serve you all.  Let's finish the year with a BANG BANG BANG.

Byebye.