STEP OUT.





What works for you? 

One of my goals for this year was changing my church. There are certain environments that may not be necessarily evil but can hinder your growth.

Being born into an Anglican home, you know it's no small feat to join another denomination that's entirely distinct from Anglicanism. I still have quarrels with my dad every now and then because I chose FCCIC, but the disagreements have subsided, so it's a win for me.

Anglican churches are amazing, but for someone like me, I've always felt out of place there (more like lost). So waking up on Sundays was a huge struggle. I was an invisible Sunday Christian trying my hardest to avoid attention.

At the start of this year, I decided to switch churches. I had been invited to FCCIC a couple of times before, and it just clicked. You know that moment when you are a first-timer but suddenly feel as though you belong there? That was me every time I visited.

Fast forward six months, and today I picked up the volunteer form. As I sat listening to Pastor Kelly explain what it entails to gradually become a team member starting as a volunteer, all I could think about was how I managed to get here.

One of my best qualities is tenacity, but second to none is my great fear of commitment. Ironic, right? I'm very afraid of commitment, and taking the volunteer form today was a really bold step outside my comfort zone. I have absolutely no idea how I'll manage to meet all the responsibilities that come with it, but I'm very proud of myself for being so brave (smiles).

What's the point of the story?

If I were still attending the Anglican church, I'd still be cursing as I forced myself out of bed every Sunday morning to fulfill all righteousness. But here I was signing a commitment form that feels like an official "do or die" affair.

Dearest reader, just as we have things that work for you, we also have places that work for you. FCCIC works for me. It's kind of a family, and I'm blessed to be a part of it.

This new week, as you go about your daily activities, learn to walk away from environments that do not support your growth. Mind you, the fact that something does not support your growth doesn't make it evil or bad. 




@favvy_Okwansđź–¤. 

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