Helping
For my life coaching that I'm going through I am suppose to blog about my experiences helping people.
First, who do I help? I help students at work, my husband by doing house/chores stuff, staff by doing staff council stuff, my husband by talking with him about problems or just listening to life stuff. My grandma and family by doing thoughtful things for them, eg visiting them or bringing them cards or flowers.
I'm not a good helper is my first response. I think I'm a bit too self absorbed at this point in time. I really need to open my eyes to the needs of those around me. That's my initial response.
What have I done within the past two weeks to help people? How did I feel during that time? I must admit that I lead a very unhelping lifestyle for someone who feels they love to help. I helped give to my friend a floorplan of a townhome in Ajax that I didn't need anymore, even though she was thinking of buying our condo. I felt good doing that because she would know that I'm looking out for her best interest and not just mine.
I helped someone two Sundays ago with an inner healing question. Two Sundays ago during worship I felt that God was challenging me to go into inner healing ministry. I felt that I was to surrender to this purpose in my life and this passion I had in my life. Just after the service, my friend came up to me and asked for my advice on a dilemma she was having. I listened and had no advice to give to her. Then, I started talking outloud and thought if I was in her situation what would I do. So, I recommended a certain thing and she said thought it was a great idea. Then, she said that she learned that already in inner healing from Rob & Mary. She said she felt so much better. And I felt such a huge awe that I could be a part of helping someone with some problems they were having. I felt so glad that she felt better and relieved. I was just happy to be a part of the process. I felt it was confirmation that I could be used to help people and that people are blessed. Maybe it is a gift that I am suppose to use to help others. I should not shy away from it.
Typical day-to-day helping with chores around the house and stuff like that I really dread to be honest. I feel better after I do them but that's because it's one thing off my plate and the house doesn't look like a tornado struck it. It does help when I think...Well, this is really serving my husband so he can concentrate on other things. So, I do feel good when I can serve or help Al...it does make the whole experience more pleasant and joyful. But as a rule, chores are not fun in anyway for me except that I've shared in my part of the work.
Helping students is very fun but I don't really do much direct helping anymore. I mean I communicate with them but they're not coming to my desk asking for anything.
I helped someone pick out a devotional book at the resource table. He really liked it and I was so glad. I felt glad that he discovered a great book and that God was ministering to him through it. I love being used by God to do things for others. It gives my life meaning.
I really need to look for ways to help others more. I really do enjoy it, but I don't often look for opportunities or take advantage of opportunities that come my way.
Al & I are helping this new guy, Rob, get adjusted to our church. We drive him before and after service. We talk to him and I am going to find out what the nearest small group for him to go to is so I can introduce them. I've really, really enjoyed giving Rob a ride because it means that he can come to church without taking several buses and we're so close to him. It makes me feel like I'm blessing someone else and making friends. I like getting to know people and making friends with others. It's really fun to help see others grow in their faith and be a part of God's plan. It makes me feel happy, fulfilled, purposeful and like a blessing to others. It's important for me to be doing these things because it makes me feel like my life has purpose and meaning...like I'm doing what I ought to do. Like my life is worth more?! More full. More inconvenienced, but that makes it more rewarding because I went out of my way to help someone.
At work, my coworker is having some health issues. I listened to her and offered the name of my doctor incase she wanted a second opinion or to switch doctors. I said I would pray for her. I think it helped her and it made me feel like I was being part of the solution. This made me feel like I was being a friend to her and showing care for her. This was really encouraging for me to be able to assist someone in their time of need.
Last night, Al & I prayed for my grandma and brother. This was very helpful because it was calming for Al & I, but I also felt like I was helping. I felt a peace knowing that God would take care of things. At work, I pray for different kind of stuff and I love listening to people share and praying for them. I like to see their smile after prayer and for them to know that it will be okay. I like to see people being comforted and happy. It brings me joy and satisfaction inside.
In summary, I help people in various different ways. I guess, I really like helping bring comfort and joy to people rather than just physically helping others.
First, who do I help? I help students at work, my husband by doing house/chores stuff, staff by doing staff council stuff, my husband by talking with him about problems or just listening to life stuff. My grandma and family by doing thoughtful things for them, eg visiting them or bringing them cards or flowers.
I'm not a good helper is my first response. I think I'm a bit too self absorbed at this point in time. I really need to open my eyes to the needs of those around me. That's my initial response.
What have I done within the past two weeks to help people? How did I feel during that time? I must admit that I lead a very unhelping lifestyle for someone who feels they love to help. I helped give to my friend a floorplan of a townhome in Ajax that I didn't need anymore, even though she was thinking of buying our condo. I felt good doing that because she would know that I'm looking out for her best interest and not just mine.
I helped someone two Sundays ago with an inner healing question. Two Sundays ago during worship I felt that God was challenging me to go into inner healing ministry. I felt that I was to surrender to this purpose in my life and this passion I had in my life. Just after the service, my friend came up to me and asked for my advice on a dilemma she was having. I listened and had no advice to give to her. Then, I started talking outloud and thought if I was in her situation what would I do. So, I recommended a certain thing and she said thought it was a great idea. Then, she said that she learned that already in inner healing from Rob & Mary. She said she felt so much better. And I felt such a huge awe that I could be a part of helping someone with some problems they were having. I felt so glad that she felt better and relieved. I was just happy to be a part of the process. I felt it was confirmation that I could be used to help people and that people are blessed. Maybe it is a gift that I am suppose to use to help others. I should not shy away from it.
Typical day-to-day helping with chores around the house and stuff like that I really dread to be honest. I feel better after I do them but that's because it's one thing off my plate and the house doesn't look like a tornado struck it. It does help when I think...Well, this is really serving my husband so he can concentrate on other things. So, I do feel good when I can serve or help Al...it does make the whole experience more pleasant and joyful. But as a rule, chores are not fun in anyway for me except that I've shared in my part of the work.
Helping students is very fun but I don't really do much direct helping anymore. I mean I communicate with them but they're not coming to my desk asking for anything.
I helped someone pick out a devotional book at the resource table. He really liked it and I was so glad. I felt glad that he discovered a great book and that God was ministering to him through it. I love being used by God to do things for others. It gives my life meaning.
I really need to look for ways to help others more. I really do enjoy it, but I don't often look for opportunities or take advantage of opportunities that come my way.
Al & I are helping this new guy, Rob, get adjusted to our church. We drive him before and after service. We talk to him and I am going to find out what the nearest small group for him to go to is so I can introduce them. I've really, really enjoyed giving Rob a ride because it means that he can come to church without taking several buses and we're so close to him. It makes me feel like I'm blessing someone else and making friends. I like getting to know people and making friends with others. It's really fun to help see others grow in their faith and be a part of God's plan. It makes me feel happy, fulfilled, purposeful and like a blessing to others. It's important for me to be doing these things because it makes me feel like my life has purpose and meaning...like I'm doing what I ought to do. Like my life is worth more?! More full. More inconvenienced, but that makes it more rewarding because I went out of my way to help someone.
At work, my coworker is having some health issues. I listened to her and offered the name of my doctor incase she wanted a second opinion or to switch doctors. I said I would pray for her. I think it helped her and it made me feel like I was being part of the solution. This made me feel like I was being a friend to her and showing care for her. This was really encouraging for me to be able to assist someone in their time of need.
Last night, Al & I prayed for my grandma and brother. This was very helpful because it was calming for Al & I, but I also felt like I was helping. I felt a peace knowing that God would take care of things. At work, I pray for different kind of stuff and I love listening to people share and praying for them. I like to see their smile after prayer and for them to know that it will be okay. I like to see people being comforted and happy. It brings me joy and satisfaction inside.
In summary, I help people in various different ways. I guess, I really like helping bring comfort and joy to people rather than just physically helping others.
