Cut and Run?
Theme of the Week: Hold Back or Open Up?
Monday, June 9, 2008
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Key Bible Verse: The eye can never say to the hand, "I don't need you." The head can't say to the feet, "I don't need you" (1 Corinthians 12:21). Bonus Reading: Hebrews 10:23-25
I can't believe I'm doing this, Clayton thinks as he maneuvers his Ford Taurus through the early-morning rain. At least there's no traffic at this hour. Well, in 90 minutes it'll be over. And if it's weird, I'll tell Ted, "Sorry, but it's just not for me." What had Ted called it? "A men's accountability/prayer group"? Clayton just can't picture a bunch of guys sitting in a public restaurant (okay, a private room, but still!) talking openly about their problems and asking each other personal questions.
As Clayton switches lanes, he toys with turning around and heading home—or fleeing to the office. How safe is it to share your problems with a bunch of guys you barely know? Besides, I don't have any real crises. What if I say something innocent and all of a sudden they want to pray for me? … put their hands on me? If they do that, I'm outta there!
Through his rain-streaked windshield Clayton sees the restaurant ahead. Moments later he finds himself inside the small meeting room. Guys are smiling and introducing themselves. Ted comes over and says, "Hey, Clayton, glad you decided to join us!"
Clayton smiles weakly. "Good to be here," he mumbles, slipping into the chair closest to the door.
—Len Woods in Tough Choices
My Response: When does opening up seem most risky to me?
Adapted from Tough Choices (Multnomah, 1998) by permission.
Copyright © 2008 by the author or Christianity Today International/Men of Integrity magazine.
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