Lending a Hand

This week was the first week back, and was a time for us to be able to get back in full gear.  Catch up and reunite with most of my classmates (besides the ones that I have seen over break).  But it felt good to see and hear from everybody.  This week we were given the task of fasting.  I will say that it’s not the easiest thing to go thru, but having gone through it before it is easier than the first time and with going thru the fast before, it enables me to help others.  Fasting is a time where you get closer to God, not a time to focus on what you lack or what your giving up for that time, and helping some of the Discipleship students along the progress is key to them getting thru the fast.  Learning that fasting is not about self but is about God and learning ways to help others find the joy and the positives in fasting.  Helping them stay focused I found out was the challenge.  When you have people who have never been on a fast, and they just end up with it, it can be a bit challenge but when you have the opportunity to help others succeed and grow closer to Christ, why not?  Helping people is something that I have realized that I love doing, it’s a gift, and is something that I am proud of.  I have learned to help people even when you don’t think they deserve because Christ loved us.  As you continue to go throughout your days, I pray that you allow yourself to help other and be THAT difference in others’ lives.