A man once spoke up in a group meeting. Exasperated, he announced “Everyone keeps telling me, Just do the work. Just do the work. But, what is the work? No one will explain to me the work.”

The man was new to the group. An older, seasoned member, thought for a moment. He wanted to have a simple, clear answer for a young motivated new member. Here is what he said:

• Stop lying.
• Quit hiding.
• No more pretending.
• Enough isolating.
• More connecting.
• Slow down.
• Start feeling.
• Being sad about your past is a good idea.
• Facing your fears is important.
• Being in a growth group is essential.
• And, joining us as we all share our stories is the work.

The young man sat quietly. He thought a moment. Then responded. “Thank you. I get it now. And, I have a lot of work to do.”

Bible Connection

People who do not have any friends think only about themselves. They refuse to listen to good advice.

Proverbs 18:1 (EASY)

Prayer

Father, help us work on growth. Thank you that you have a better plan than I do. Today, I pick growing and learning over hiding and pretending. Amen