I’m trying not to be boastful or prideful, but I enjoy (not even sure that is the correct word) listening to people. What do I mean by listen?  I desire to help people, I like to listen to the things about their life, struggles, victories, challenges, weakeness, etc.  This is who I am.  I desire to have a sincere heart to be able to help people where there at.

But the problem is… a lot of times I don’t feel I have the experience, I feel unqualified, or have the ability to help. I struggle with this. I want to ask pointed questions sometimes, but I don’t out of fear I won’t be able to offer some advice or encouragement.

People have even come to me for advice or whatever and I don’t feel confident in what I tell them, or I just feel speechless and unsure what to tell them.  I struggle with that.  

I’ve spent about 7 years in youth ministry as a adult leader and small group leader.  This was a constant struggle to be able to give wisdom and advice, particularly towards the bible questions, etc.  All I know God’s grace is sufficient and there had been times that I know it’s not me, but the Holy Spirit speaking through me. I hope I’ve encouraged or given good advice, that is my prayer anyway.

Hope that makes sense and doesn’t sound to selfish.  I should have been in bed hours ago, but needed to get this done (but this is set to release later ). 

Tags: authenticity, Confessions, transparent

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