Everything that we do as followers of Jesus is about making disciples. Whether we intend to disciple people or not, discipleship is happening. Discipleship is the long game - it is not linear and neat, it happens in process rather than formula, and it is often painful and always messy.
I have been reflecting recently on the idea of going slow in life generally, but discipleship specifically.
As a worship leader, Sunday is coming, whether I am ready or not. But how can I go slow as the Spirit of God is forming me, forming His people, and forming the team that I lead? How can I ensure that we are not simply executing a worship gathering, but becoming people more deeply conformed to the image of Christ?
God will always accomplish what He desires in the world, and in me. But I do believe that the pace in which I lead and live with be an indication to those around me how willing I am for God to do His work in me, rather than me attempting to do my work through Him.
So I can go slow as I pray for His will to be revealed.
I can go slow as I wait for Him to work in me and through me.
I can go slow as vision and accomplishment feel miles apart.
I can go slow as people mature - as I mature.
I can go slow in making changes, knowing that change is hard.