This just may be the greatest tool from the whole summer! I learned about mapping back in elementary school and used it all throughout school, but seemed to have forgotten it as an adult. How on earth could such a thing happen? For one who does not think in a linear fashion, mapping is a great way to get all ones ideas out, sit back look at what was written and see common denominators and how to apply them. Life mapping helps me to focus and be able to put my thoughts into words; I need to remember to use this technique all throughout my life.
The most beneficial part of life mapping was when my team met with Steve for more guidance. By putting my MBTI, DISC, Strengths, Spiritual Gifts, dreams, relational talent and life mission all onto separate life maps, spreading them all out in front of me and noticing common denominators I was able to finaly understand my personality and life purpose; for the first time I saw what God has made me for and why I am the way that I am. Processing this with Steve and my team plus, getting feedback helped to make sense of so many things. I was aware of most of these things separately, but didn’t see how they fit together or that who I am, how I deal with and respond to things, what I can and cannot do are all good. I am exactly the way God wants for me to be; warts, struggles, faults and all.
It is so important for me to understand this. It does not mean that I am perfect, nor do I have permission to stop working on things, but rather that I can accept myself the way I am thus, being more effective in my ministry. By having grace on myself, I am able to have grace on others
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