Elder Wisdom by Cally
I am a creature of habit. I find comfort in the familiar. It’s not that I don’t like change or the shake ups of life (having 2 teenagers and a kid in college shakes it up constantly), but I am quite comfortable in my comfort zone. However, as I look back at some big choices I have made in my life, I have stepped well outside that comfort zone - in deciding to leave Deep East Texas to go to TCU instead of my hometown college of SFA; in staying in Fort Worth after graduating from TCU and taking a job in a field I knew little about; and in taking a new job in Dallas in a different legal field after 10 years at the same law firm weeks after having my third child.
Each of these choices was fretted over, made and unmade and made again. But what helped me ultimately make these choices was my faith in myself and in God. Two years ago, I was asked if I would be interested in being nominated to be an Elder. An honor I never thought I would ever be asked. I leaned heavily into my faith, took a deep breath, and accepted. Being an Elder, especially during a global pandemic, has kept me out of my comfort zone. It has made me listen to God’s calling to be more outspoken in my faith. It has made me study, pray harder, listen more, and make mistakes through my journey as an Elder. But I keep looking for that path that continues towards the Lord and his plans for me. The Bible is full of stories of those who feared and questioned stepping outside their comfort zones. But when we do take that step, it is because we have faith that God will show up.
Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually. - I Chronicles 16:11
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13
As we begin February with the commissioning of our new Church officers, Board members, ministry team leaders, Elders, and Deacons, I ask that each of you step outside your comfort zone and see what ministry teams you can help with at Rush Creek. You will find yourself welcomed with open arms. There is something for everyone and there is always a place for you at Rush Creek.
