Counsel #6 — How To Find A Niche?

Picture: Counsel #6 — How To Find A Niche?CCL 69.1

Human interaction is a fundamental need whether you’re an extrovert or an introvert. Starting a small group may seem daunting but asking yourself a few questions can help. What activities do you enjoy? What are your strengths?^{[95]https://www.gcyouthministries.org/resources/spiritual-gifts-assessment/} What do you want to learn? Consider if these activities can be done in a group setting. If you’re unsure, ask your friends for suggestions. The possibilities are endless, and you never know the impact a new small group idea can have.CCL 69.2

"Nothing is better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This also, I saw, was from the hand of God." Ecclesiastes 2:24CCL 69.3

“The Lord would have every man faithful in His service, if only for his own present happiness and eternal good. And if they are not cheerful in His service, it is because they have not received their talents as God’s gifts; they have not used them as His entrusted treasure.” Ellen White in Letters and Manuscripts, Letter 123, 1897, par. 12CCL 69.4

Reflect: What do you enjoy doing? What are you good at? What would you like to learn? Could you use your interests to start a small group?CCL 69.5