As a mom I recall those little moments of uncertainty, for each of my children, when they had to choose to let go of what they knew and what was keeping them comfortably steady and take their first tentative steps. There I sat, arms stretched toward them, a huge grin on my face, reassuring them that they could do it and that I was there to catch them if they fell.
Each step we take outside of our comfort zone is much the same. God is waiting there in the unknown, arms stretched toward us, smile on His face, encouraging and reassuring us.
The question is do we choose to trust Him? Do we let go of what we know, excange the comfortable and known for the temporary discomfort of the unknown in order to experience something greater? Or do we remain in one spot settling for that which we already know and have experienced?
I don't know about you, but just like my children, I would have missed out on so much in life had I chosen to just settle for standing in that spot, holding on to what was comfortable.
Think of everything that you would have missed out on if you had just stayed in that one spot!
I don't want to miss out on what God is doing, and it is gonna be GREAT, y'all! So, I am choosing to trust God and take this first step in a new direction. So, here I go, not just tip toeing, to ease my way into this new adventure, but full on leaping, with a mixture of fear and excitement, in expectation of the great things that God has planned.
Today I will lead my first Restoring Sexuality group for women. That might not sound like anything big or scary to you, but for me it is. This will only be my second time leading a women's group, which requires some serious fear conquering in itself on two fronts.
First in that I felt by no means qualified to "lead" anything. What skills or knowledge could I possibly have that could help anyone? I did it anyway and God was faithful to lead for me. He had the answers, He did the healing, He gave them freedom. I was blessed to see God's work in the lives of the incredible women in the group.
Second, I have not ever felt really comfortable talking to women. I know, that sounds really weird seeing as how I am a woman and all, but it is true none-the-less.
In stepping out God taught me two things in this regard. 1. That as different as we all are, and as daunting as it can feel to try to relate, we are all uniquely made and gifted for just such a time as its. 2. That every one of us has a beautiful story to tell and wisdom to offer.
So as I take the leap into this often ignored topic, about which I am deeply passionate, I am excited to see God's healing, restoration and truth poured into the hearts of these, no doubt incredible women.
I want to invite you to take this leap with me. As women in today's culture many, if not most of us, struggle with some aspect of our sexuality. Whether it is our body image, self esteem, identity, temptations, pornography, past abuse, shame, guilt, or even rape, the great news is that we don't have to stay trapped there!
See, God created all of us as sexual beings, and it was His design for each one of us to be whole and healthy in this area. I know opening up about the things we struggle with can be scary, so that is why we work so hard to provide a safe, welcoming, judgement free environment for you to come and be surrounded by people who are struggling too and have come together to encourage one another and be set free.
There will also be other great women's and men's groups if there is a different area in which you are looking for healing.
Here's to doing something new and seeing God's amazing work! <3
Go check out my Facebook page: Facebook.com/Kate.conder for the full list of groups, times and directions.
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