Almost Discouraged

I was feeling a little sorry for myself on Sunday as I was expecting to have a number of people at my little 'info meeting' for my Stephen Ministry program. One gentleman arrived who was quite old. Very alert and interested but still...he was at least 75 and maybe 80 years old. That does not mean he would not be a good candidate just that it took me by surprise! I continued to do my 'spiel' and he listened intently and interjected occasionally with a question. It was a good meeting. Afterwards we spoke for a bit and it turns out he was a Pastor, retired. No wonder he seemed so knowledgeable about relationships.

Anyway, I still have a few weeks before we officially 'start' training, if in fact there will be training. There is still time for some last minute interest. It's the Fall season and it seems everyone is a little slow at getting 'into it' again. The summer went too fast and school started too soon. Guess everyone is having the 'blues'.

I called a lady I knew who had expressed interest in this ministry and I left a message for her to call me - just so I could 'rule her out' if she had changed her mind. She returned my call in the evening and we spoke about 45 minutes. She has some big problems in her life but you would not have known that from our earlier conversations. Things came to a head so she now realizes she has too much on her plate to do anything else.

It made me realize how much people need other people. Just to listen. Just to share a little of what's going on in their lives or they feel isolated, alone. That conversation got me back on track again. Thankful that I am doing OK and that I have the motivation to try to organize something that will help someone else as they go through a tough spot. So...I am back to my 'to do' list tonite. Hopefully, we will get enough people to get involved or we will have to wait and join with another group in January. That will be alright too. Guess we just have to keep plugging onward. Not to worry, things will work out as they should.

Matthew 6:25,33 Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear...But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.