Re: The new girl

I would say my husband too is more on the shy side. I had aa guy here, young guy here for healthy dinner and he spoke to my husband about being involved in our hugh church. Of course he was not interested. The next day two young men, 20 and 26 was speaking to me and then asked my husband if he ever considered being involved as an usher. He looked at me and said that sounds like confirmation of what the guy that originally asked me said. He said he would pray about it, as famous church words, as if I see a need I believe in filling it stepping out of one's comfort zone. He had the time and a few weeks later he said YES. This was how he got involved. I am very friendly and always had him, like puppy waiting on me to finish my hugs and greetings, introducing him. He just didn't make the connection still that it is more than just a "God bless you" brother or such, that builds relationships.

I used to encourage him to get involved in the Men's Ministry monthly meetings. He would find excuses, but now that he is an usher he goes cause he KNOWS people there vs. just going there and building relationships which is my normal if I don't know anyone. I can go anywhere and feel comfortable, but of course I'm not everyone either and vice versa.

I pray your husband has that "newness" come into his life. I just wish my husband would pray with me and do bible study daily with me, but that is not the case. I have to wait on that happening and it's been a long time. Sometimes he even lacks effective communication skills but I do bring that to his attention to help in this area at least making his aware. He is a good person but with not being connected to men's ministries or teachings he has been held back. God can redeem the time for all husbands. I'm there for you.

God bless you.
carol.......