In my family God had been there for them everyday. Either protecting them or making them feel moved by something under some circumstance. A couple of days ago my mom's body pressure went low and she fainted and got her face really bruised. That happens quite often since many years ago. It has to do with an illness she has. She had fainted under more dangerous circumstances and she's still alive with us. And a week before this, I found out that my aunt (the one I lived with in NY) got 3rd degrees burns from this fire that was set on her church. And seeing this under a Christian perspective makes me realize how great is God, how loving He is. He's been walking beside them, protecting them from anything that comes. These past situations, both one close from the other, have made my family start to get back the unity that seemed lost.
In my church, things are going really good. Young people are getting involved with the elders for several causes and for strong prayers. It's just amazing how this drastic change happened because a year ago the youth was practically lost in their own world. There was no dedication to the Lord. No one didn't really care about it. It seemed like a period of experimental things outside of God's moral will. And so my church was pretty much divided in that part. But now it's good to see the opposite happen because we are the next generation in the church that are to take the lead and guide the other coming one to set an example.
In my city and my country I see that more churches seem to be growing. People that I knew didn't have God in their lives are now following Him with their whole heart and spreading His word around to other friends that need Jesus too.
domingo, 26 de abril de 2009
domingo, 19 de abril de 2009
April 19: Summary
What role do you tipically excercise in a team?
-Since I'm kind of quiet at the beginning and it takes me some time to feel at ease in a group I'm usually part of the ones that follow instructions, not so much the ones who gives them. I still share some ideas. And there are times that I take the lead and I can handle myself pretty much well, but it's not my favorite thing to do.
What should members of this team know in order to work with you as best as they can?
-Hmm..Some things they should know is that if I'm quiet for too long or don't talk to a specific person for some time (or if I do, it's just awkward) that is not because I have anything against any, it's just the way I am. It's like my process to get used to a person. But once I'm over it, I'm really fun to work with and at ease.
I just say this to avoid misunderstanding because it had happened already that people think I don't like certain others or that I don't want to be in the place. But they don't really know how I am and what it takes to me to build trust.
How might God be bringing together your personality type and spiritual gifts for use in His kingdom?
-I can reach out for many people that need of God, help them how to overcome their struggles and let God enter in their lives, not only in my country but around the world. And have them in my prayers as I work with them.
-Since I'm kind of quiet at the beginning and it takes me some time to feel at ease in a group I'm usually part of the ones that follow instructions, not so much the ones who gives them. I still share some ideas. And there are times that I take the lead and I can handle myself pretty much well, but it's not my favorite thing to do.
What should members of this team know in order to work with you as best as they can?
-Hmm..Some things they should know is that if I'm quiet for too long or don't talk to a specific person for some time (or if I do, it's just awkward) that is not because I have anything against any, it's just the way I am. It's like my process to get used to a person. But once I'm over it, I'm really fun to work with and at ease.
I just say this to avoid misunderstanding because it had happened already that people think I don't like certain others or that I don't want to be in the place. But they don't really know how I am and what it takes to me to build trust.
How might God be bringing together your personality type and spiritual gifts for use in His kingdom?
-I can reach out for many people that need of God, help them how to overcome their struggles and let God enter in their lives, not only in my country but around the world. And have them in my prayers as I work with them.
April: Personality and Spiritual Gifts
How do my personality type and spiritual gifts fit together?
Well, as I did both tests I came to realize that being the way I am makes sense to what I have as spiritual gifts. I worry about people and their struggles, and even if I don't really understand their struggle I am there. Most times, the people I encountered have struggles of things that I've already been through and so I relate to them and viceversa and that builds some kind of trust making it easier for me to open up and tell them everything I need to say. And I motivate them to look forward and not give up because situations in life can get hard but they're not impossible to overcome. For a time, I did this without relaying on God's word. It still helped but the results were not as amazing as they were when I started to use His word and my own experiences to help people. And that's what exhortation is about.
I don't find any problem adapting to other people's cultures. I like learning about them. For me it's quite intersting. So missionary fits with me too.
With faith, I'm not quite sure how it fits. Sometimes I'm not necessarily confident about certain things yet I'm always having this trust in God's plan for me and others. I feel this one hard to explain...It just seems like even when things are way too messed up, I still have this little hope inside of me that God is in control of the situation and that He lets it happen because He has a purpose for it.
And finally, intercession. As I have mentioned before, I care about others and so I pray for certain people and eventually I see God's response to my prayers. Same thing happens when I ask the Lord for something in my life every day and strongly. And when that started happening I was just amazed to actually see the results!
I don't find any problem adapting to other people's cultures. I like learning about them. For me it's quite intersting. So missionary fits with me too.
With faith, I'm not quite sure how it fits. Sometimes I'm not necessarily confident about certain things yet I'm always having this trust in God's plan for me and others. I feel this one hard to explain...It just seems like even when things are way too messed up, I still have this little hope inside of me that God is in control of the situation and that He lets it happen because He has a purpose for it.
And finally, intercession. As I have mentioned before, I care about others and so I pray for certain people and eventually I see God's response to my prayers. Same thing happens when I ask the Lord for something in my life every day and strongly. And when that started happening I was just amazed to actually see the results!
sábado, 18 de abril de 2009
April 19: Spiritual Gifts
My main spiritual gifts are:
1. Missionary
2. Exhortation
3. Faith
4. Intercession
Lowest: Speaking in tongues and miracles.
I am not surprised at all that these two gifts were the lowest in my results because I have never done any of those. And well, for the rest I liked to take this test because as I answered the question I realized which were the areas that I need to improve but also gave me some satisfaction to see that there were things that I was actually making part of my life without being really conscious of it. This test confirmed to me what I believed were paths for me to take to serve God.
1. Missionary
2. Exhortation
3. Faith
4. Intercession
Lowest: Speaking in tongues and miracles.
I am not surprised at all that these two gifts were the lowest in my results because I have never done any of those. And well, for the rest I liked to take this test because as I answered the question I realized which were the areas that I need to improve but also gave me some satisfaction to see that there were things that I was actually making part of my life without being really conscious of it. This test confirmed to me what I believed were paths for me to take to serve God.
April 19: Personality Test
After taking this test, it said that my personality type was INFP. I got 11 for Introverted, 12 for Intuitive, 38 for feeling, and 22 for perceiving.
I think it was pretty accurate with the way I feel that I am. It said that INFPs are people who care a lot about others and the world in general, that like to help, that are expressive in their own way, don't like routines, and are adaptable. They can be seen as shy people and for me I think it's true but it's not that I'm shy to talk to someone. It's mostly like I am kind of careful to whom I talk to and it depends too on the mood that I have in the moment. But I can be really really extroverted if I already know the person and when we have things in common. At that point I talk like crazy and act random just for fun. I also get really expressive with the way I might feel about certain situations. But out there, there are just some few people that I am able to be like that. I still like meeting new people. It just takes me some time to build trust in them. I don't especifically look for things to have in common, but if the person and I do share something in common then it is a loooot easier for me to loose up and talk more.
Other thing to say is that I don't really feel uncomfortable spending time with myself. I take that time to reflect and sometimes dream about things I want to happen and how to make it happen. And if not thinking, I am writing. I love writing. Mostly stories. And I express myself completely in my writings more than I do with people.
-I think my personality type can benefit the team since I am always willing to help others in their struggles. I just can't ignore somebody else's troubles. I need to at least try and say something to help and motivate.
-It can hurt the team if I get too absent-minded or distant because we are supposed to cooperate and work together. Maybe everyone shares some good ideas and I don't say anything. I always have something to say but the thing is that I don't say anything at the end because I lack confidence sometimes with how my opinions are going to be taken.
I think it was pretty accurate with the way I feel that I am. It said that INFPs are people who care a lot about others and the world in general, that like to help, that are expressive in their own way, don't like routines, and are adaptable. They can be seen as shy people and for me I think it's true but it's not that I'm shy to talk to someone. It's mostly like I am kind of careful to whom I talk to and it depends too on the mood that I have in the moment. But I can be really really extroverted if I already know the person and when we have things in common. At that point I talk like crazy and act random just for fun. I also get really expressive with the way I might feel about certain situations. But out there, there are just some few people that I am able to be like that. I still like meeting new people. It just takes me some time to build trust in them. I don't especifically look for things to have in common, but if the person and I do share something in common then it is a loooot easier for me to loose up and talk more.
Other thing to say is that I don't really feel uncomfortable spending time with myself. I take that time to reflect and sometimes dream about things I want to happen and how to make it happen. And if not thinking, I am writing. I love writing. Mostly stories. And I express myself completely in my writings more than I do with people.
-I think my personality type can benefit the team since I am always willing to help others in their struggles. I just can't ignore somebody else's troubles. I need to at least try and say something to help and motivate.
-It can hurt the team if I get too absent-minded or distant because we are supposed to cooperate and work together. Maybe everyone shares some good ideas and I don't say anything. I always have something to say but the thing is that I don't say anything at the end because I lack confidence sometimes with how my opinions are going to be taken.
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