It is said that an ideal leader has to be a follower first. That makes sense, right? I'm privileged to be a member of an ideal group, one in which each and every person actually could be the only leader, if it was necessary. We have two co-leaders which divide up the 'organizing' work and the business of the meetings perfectly. And the rest of us trust each other and our two leaders so that we can be great, dynamic, 100% contributing followers.
What is this amazing group: it is a faith-sharing women's group. At our first meeting, early in the year, we decided if we wanted to meet. Actually, I didn't want to meet at all because I already have quite enough activity in my life. I knew some of the ladies and knew that they also had no intention of adding yet another committee to their already jam-packed lives.
We started with a guide book that suggested an equitable way to divide the tasks according to each one's gifts/abilities/desires. With all of the strong personalities, I knew there might be a lot of controversy, especially concerning leadership. There were many different 'jobs,' each requiring a big commitment.
Wisely, very wisely, we started the first - and each subsequent meeting - with prayers and Bible readings. We feel the work is important and ask Almighty God for guidance. I consider the first meeting absolutely miraculous! Each of us had prayerfully considered which job we felt 'called' to take on. We were encouraged to help each other and suggest a good fit for person to job.
In the end of the first meeting, every single job had been taken, commitments were made by all. I have never seen any group function so well, right from the first! This promises to be a valuable (spiritually!) enterprise!
Praise You, O Lord, for the sheer Joy of being a member of a wonderful group! Praise You for uplifting, hard-working leaders and followers! Please continue to bless our work and continue to make this group a priority in our lives!
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