“The Supporter”; the superhero name I have finally deemed worthy to be attached to my name.
Earlier this month all of the fellows headed up to good ole Lake Gaston for a retreat with Bill! Bill is a legend that I desired to meet and to say the least, he did not disappoint. His structure, wisdom, and assurance of God’s perfect will for our lives soaked throughout the week as we dug into personal skills, opportunities, and dreams. I often struggle with remaining focused in a state of solitude, but this week was different. I found a sense of peace and depth as I spent hours alone digging into my soul and trying to discover the will of the Lord we all so desperately seek. It was a beautiful time and I left with a nugget.
The Lord met me in my questioning and my pursuit of my future. He gave me a clear, defining term for a role where I succeed, feel affirmed, and can do his best work; The Supporter. The role of the supporter is a mediator between the Leader and the people. My heart is full of grace and compassion for the people, while I am suited to help in the decisions and challenges a leader may face. In this role I feel affirmed and ultimately function among the gifts the Lord has given me. I have found that I can be a very motivational man. One who can pull together a team and pursue a common goal. Empowering the people while advising the leader is a role I hope to continue to fulfill in my future career and life.
Another theme I juggled around on this retreat was longing. My heart longs. Im sure a lot of other people’s hearts longs as well but I feel it deep within my soul. A longing to become a man the Lord is proud of, a compassionate leader who impacts those around him, and a virtuous friend who pursues the hearts of those he encounters. Longing is a theme that I don’t see fading anytime soon. I believe the Lord implants longings into the hearts of those who love him in order to give them a hope and a future. Desire, passion, opportunity, three things given and purposefully placed by the Lord to impact the lives of those who serve him.
Im sooo sooo excited to look back on my life and see where the Lord brought me. To see my desires and dreams fulfilled, and hey If you want to discuss desires and longings I know a few coffee shops in the area. See you there!
G Dawg