April Verses

Romans 12 is a passage on love in action, and our Bible study is finishing this year off with lessons focused on growth in two specific areas: prayer and vulnerability. As I've been preparing for both these areas, I thought of the following verses:

Romans 12:10 "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."

This is essential to vulnerability, for me. Sometimes you have to think of other people. It's never easy to open up about something, but others need to know you trust them enough to share. It also could open up dialog for someone going through the same thing -- or could encourage someone going through the same thing.

Romans 12:15 "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."

Vulnerability requires empathy. You have to put yourself into someone's joy, someone's pain, someone's trial. You have to focus on trying to feel what they are feeling so that you can be there for them. Some of the deepest relationships I have include times when you can cry together and - more easily - laugh together. I am looking for that in my relationships.

So - throughout April and May - look for growth in vulnerability from me! Hold me accountable to that. Laugh with me, and cry with me.

APRIL FOOL'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No, I'm kidding. I actually want to grow in these areas.