In today’s reading, Pastor Muriithi Wanjau talked about being ‘consumer’, ‘connected’, ‘committed’, and ‘compelled’; which one do you identify with right now at the start of this Rooted Experience?
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Introduction Peter leads a large group of disciples to an isolated (perhaps secretive) meeting where Jesus will once again give them their marching orders. Then they make their way back to Jerusalem to await the coming Holy Spirit as the movement switches into its...
Introduction After rising from the dead, Jesus appears to His disciples on several occasions. Paul lists the appearances in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8. He appeared to many people individually — to His leaders on several occasions and even to a group of disciples numbering...
The word I identify with is “connected.” Like pastor Muriithi said, “Relationships in community are keys to maturing in Christ.” In order to grow and expand your perspective, you have to rub shoulders with other members and believers in the group. There is no place for a Lone Ranger in the kingdom of God. We all need to lean on one another from time to time, and/or lend a hand when others need us.
So I look forward to connecting with this new group of guys as we go through the Rooted experience together.
After engaging in this reading it’s hard not to realize how complacent we get at times in our walk. Not to say it shouldn’t happen, but rather how long it takes us to realize it. Usually for me it takes a wake up call of some sort that hits me like a Ray Lewis blind side block.
I definitely connect with the committed phase of a believer. I feel a conviction to serve the youth and those around me. I do feel like I need to extend this the committment to outside of the church. I have really been focused on RP, which I thank God for giving me the opportunity to serve at. Though, I have neglected to reach those outside of the church in other friend groups. I would ask for prayer to act on this conviction when opportunity is presented
I would say that I am committed wanting to move into compelling. Committing to God and the church have been amazing and I have had many experiences where I could have taken the next step but I haven’t able to go through. I would want to be able to trust God in the process of compelling but at the same time I know I am where he wants me
I identify myself as connected. I meet people and learn about Jesus to become a disciple-maker. However, during this journey, a lingering lack of complete confidence gnaws at me, casting doubt on my ability to influence and impact God’s kingdom truly. These moments of uncertainty often lead me to question the effectiveness of my efforts and the extent of my influence in effectively conveying His profound message. Despite these doubts, I persist in my commitment, recognizing that growth and impact often unfold gradually, with faith serving as my guiding light through this transformative process.
(from Roger)
I won’t be the one. I know we’re in grace but it’s abt accountability and I’ll give my two cents on the question at hand. I would say I want to aspire to be committed and compelled and at times feel as if I’m reaching that level but in all honesty, I probably lie somewhere between consume and connected. During my years of addiction, it became such a desolate isolated place where it was just me alone with my thoughts. Others may have been around but the relationships fostered during that time were completely different than the ones I try and establish/maintain/develop today. I believe all of you and everyone I’ve met at RP definitely are the impetus in my connection to Christ today and it’s such a joy to be able to share that walk with one another. Your successes are my successes just as I hope my victories and difficulties are yours. I am grateful everyday for this new way of life where we can genuinely be together as we seek to know and be more Christ-like. One day at a time I can feel my faith growing and my connection to god strengthening. Have a great night guys. Blessed