In 2010 I was asked to help lead a small group of 20 somethings. I was really hesitant. I had been a part of small groups my whole life but never felt that I had the ability to lead. What it boiled down to was two boys were starting the group and they needed a girl to be there regularly and help balance things. I agreed with the disclaimer that I would be background. Sending out emails, making birthday treats, helping out behind the scenes.
Week one came around and we had around 40 people show up. The boys divided us into 4 groups. I had to lead one of them. More often than not I do well being the center of attention. But, leading a group of my peers, talking about God totally shoved me out of my comfort zone. I am pretty sure one of the first things I said was along the lines of, "I am so sorry, I have never done this before…I don't know what to do."
As the weeks passed God worked in my heart in so many ways. He started making me brave. I became more and more comfortable sharing my faith and helping others do the same. I truly believe God was preparing me for the world race then.
