As we were doing the study on "Healing the Brokenhearted" in class, I was able to use something mentioned in the book - that our hearts are either Hard, Broken, or Tender. It is when our hearts are broken that we could allow God to heal, and then we can develop a Tender heart, one that is in tune with God's heart and has compassion for those who have gone through what we have. On the other hand, those who reject the healing might cause their hearts to become hardened through bitterness.
Also, in a section on "The Search for Success", Ravi said "Making it to number one really means knowing where God wants you to be and serving him there with your best efforts. The goal, then, is to find the threads God has in place for you and to follow his plan for you with excellence." That describes well what I have been learning about my perspective on success. Ravi further says, "No, the goal is really not to be number one, nor is it to follow the dreams of others. God, in his extraordinary way, can bring failure to you... in order to help you find your true calling."
Related to that, there were a couple of things that I've been thinking about. The Figure Skating Grand Prix season has started; and as usual, watching motivates me to consider what areas I can pursue and excel in. Also, during Community Group last week, we were reminded to be "the salt of the earth"; and I was convicted that while I do serve in various areas, I don't feel like I have any recent activity where I can really say that I have effectively "added flavor" to the world. This, once again, reminds me of the call to evangelism and outreach; which as my pastor said on Sunday is one of the evidences of our faith. God is at work; and I am listening and praying for His guidance. I also thank Him for the encouragement He gave through something that was said to me on Sunday related to my thorn. God truly does care; and He truly is able to heal the brokenhearted.
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