I just got home from a brainstorming session, and am feeling inspired about two things.
1) I need to turn down a position.
2) There’s lots of potential for me to do well as a parent.
The children’s ministry leader of my church called an impromptu meeting at her place tonight. The plan was just to sit and talk about what we can do for the children and how best to lead them spiritually. The few people who were there this evening are not parenting experts. We each have struggles with our own children, in our own homes. Yet, we all know that we have a passion to encourage our kids and those around us, to look to God for direction in their lives. We’re also determined to do our best to lead by example.
While I was sitting through this chat, I was struggling with something else in my head. I was also asked to co-lead the women’s ministry team this year for my church. That’s a huge role!! I’ve been involved in women’s ministry for years, but never as the official leader. Yet, I knew that there was no way to do both–the children and the women. And as we were talking, I realized that it was okay to just concentrate on the kids.
I have two girls. My role as a mother didn’t end in the birthing room. As I think about it, pregnancy and labour were the easiest parts of this parenting journey. I’m responsible to teach them about life. I need to help them with the basics for living–walking, talking, eating, dressing, potty training, functioning in society and so own. More than that, I’m also responsible for encouraging them to live right; to motivate them to live and to teach them that there is a point to life. While I can’t force them into anything, I can surely do my best to guide them to do their personal best.
So, sorry women’s ministry–it’s a no to leadership from me. I don’t have the time that is needed to dedicate to such a vital position. And I refuse to accept a position, especially leadership, if I cannot do it justice. There’s nothing worse than messing up a department, particularly when one knows better.
Hello children’s ministry! My girls are at an age now, where I’d be able to better participate. I’m currently helping out in the Kindergarten class, which is ages 4-6 years old. This will keep me on my toes, especially as Jamayia will very soon be 4 years old herself–yikes!!!!!
I’ve been looking for direction as to what to do and where to get myself involved, especially where my girls are concerned. This should be a fun adventure.