A friend of mine recently had a dilemma. Decisions are frequently difficult, especially when you live alone and have no one to brainstorm with. So instead of fretting about it she emailed her "advisory council" as I have nicknamed us. There are 5 of us (including her) from around the country so she knew she could get a variety of suggestions.
She presented the background, the dilemma and asked our advice. Within 24 hrs. she heard from all of us, who, not surprisingly, pretty much gave her the same advice but in different words, and from that she gained much--peace as to her decision; support; and hopefully a little less feeling alone.
But, on her part it took courage to be vulnerable and trust in us to be there for her and accept whatever decision she made.
God did not stop with the creation of Adam. He went on to create Eve and from there we have the human race. Seems pretty clear to me that He intends us to create all sorts of "advisory councils." I know I couldn't function without mine and I'm so glad my friend realized the value of hers.
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I know I wouldn't know what to do without my "advisory council"! I treasure them all.
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It's comforting to know that help is just an email away. Especially for someone like me, who knows better than to trust my own thinking. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd be lost without my advisory council, my cheering section, my wonderful friends. I come here because I am not judged, not criticized, and not made to feel like I am not good enough to be here. I come here because I have no where else to go where I truly feel I can be candid in my thinking and my words. I'm blessed to have such dear friends in my life.
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