Ready for Restoration? UPDATE #4
The Fertile Ground at Rock Bottom
Ready for Restoration? The Revelation of God’s Plan in Your Surrender
(Book Release Date: July 29, 2024)
My readers, my friends,
In Chapters 3 and 4 of "Ready for Restoration?", I share my Jonah moments—the exhilarating highs of receiving God's call and the plummeting lows of my stubborn refusals. Now, as we venture into Chapter 5, prepare to witness my face-plant at rock-bottom—a place where my confidence masked my lostness.
Imagine an 80s sitcom dad, too proud to ask for directions. That was me, only worse. I didn’t just refuse help; it was like I would pull into a gas station only to convince the attendant that I knew exactly where I was going. The irony was profound, yet the realization of my true state eluded me.
During this tumultuous period, I connected with my mentor. My misplaced confidence blinded me to my dire situation and the necessity of accepting God's call. It was my mentor who pierced through my delusion with five simple, yet life-altering words. Those words changed my life's trajectory, setting me on the path to true restoration.
Rock Bottom can provide Fertile Ground to Plant Seeds of Your Restoration
Application to Your Situation
Recognize the distinct roles that mentors and coaches play in your life. While a coach enhances your performance in your chosen field, a mentor ensures you are in the right field altogether. Sometimes, it takes sage advice to realize you’re not even in the game!
You might feel tempted to skip this crucial step of your restoration journey—whether due to fear of judgment or the pride of wanting to prove yourself. But ask yourself, what will these concerns matter if you end up where God has called you to be? If you arrive at your divine destination, the opinions of others about your past will pale in comparison to the joy of fulfilling your purpose.
In the end, embracing the wisdom of a mentor can illuminate your path and guide you to where you truly belong. Don’t let pride or fear hold you back from the restoration that awaits.