Tongue-tied

[beldarzfixon]

As I sat there, I certainly didn't feel gifted

Comments

[mistearyusdiva2]

It never is easy to stand out and chart a way of living different from that of your tribe / family / group. Sometimes we go on living like that , and just sometimes it feels fake as it did for you to do something just to fit in. I think we just need to accept ourselves as we are instead of how others see / want to see us. :) Glad you found your own way to reach out to the Lord.

[beldarzfixon]

I have. In a related note, the church I go to now has a "gifts inventory" questionnaire that after you complete it, you see what your strengths are -- prayer team, usher, outreach, hospitality (where I fit in), etc. -- so we have a better idea on ways to volunteer. The Bible says there are many gifts, and we all have 'em.

[penpusher]

This is fascinating, and reminds me of a time I attended a similar style service in college.My reaction and results were similar to yours, actually.

[beldarzfixon]

Thanks. Glad it resonated with you.

[malinaldarose]

Lovely.

[beldarzfixon]

Thanks!

[veronica_rich]

Great use of the prompt (I had never heard of this phrase meaning that before this challenge and wasn't precisely sure what to do with that) - it's never easy to be in the middle of different practices and mores.

[beldarzfixon]

It's a character-building exercise to be the minority in a given situation. Fortunately, it was a fairly accepting environment.

[bleodswean]

Nicely done. And a very nice interp of the prompt. I really admire how you were able to set the tone without any negativity.

[beldarzfixon]

I went to great pains to not condemn or ridicule this group's style of worship, as they were only acting in the way they felt was right to honor God. I was just an outsider fish making my way in a strange pond.

[bleodswean]

It's obvious and well done.