This week was the start up of Focus on the Family's Truth Project at my church. When I went through this program at another local church, I was very impressed by how God-inspired this program was and how much God worked in both my life and in the lives of my family while we worked through this program. So, when the opportunity came for me to become a leader for the program, procure my own copy of The Truth Project, and start a small group of my own, I was very excited. Unfortunately, I think I lost sight of the goal. I went around telling people how wonderful this program was, how well it was done, and how much I liked it. I was promoting it because it was a "good" thing. I realized this, and promptly changed my approach. "God will move you and challenge you through this program in a very real way."
A few weeks ago, I went shopping for books of a theological nature. I looked for authors I had heard of from The Truth Project and also from friends. I happily purchased some and also borrowed some from the library. I eagerly dove into them once they arrived. My intent, however, was not to grow/challenge my faith. No, I wanted to acquire knowledge and that was it. I realized this, and have now refocused myself. Growing my faith, not my knowledge base, is important. Hopefully these book will challenge me, and through them, the authors will be able to convey something about God's nature I had not previously known.
So, I am working on this. Not being good for the sake of goodness. Not learning so I can be "smart." Not being part of something because it is "relevant." But being focused on God, growing in Him, equipping myself to be used by Him, and learning to listen to His voice.
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