It is just as productive to try to predict the plan as it is to try to push it.
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Yesterday was our (Mo & my) first "Faith Enquiry" session at United Church. None of the people I invited to come, actually came and the people who were there I hadn't expected. So my attempt to predict what would happen as well as my efforts to influence what happened both failed.
A strong indication (well, to me anyway) that I navigate the rapids, not control the river.
We talked about Baptism, Community, and a bit about our expectations for the class.
I felt a bit disappointed about the class, but came away with a very strong need to figure out why I am attending.
What need will Confirmation fill for me?
I liked what Mo said to be about confirmation: "In action and deed, perhaps you are already Confirmed. The ceremony is simply the celebration of what you have already decided" (paraphrased by me, BTW).
I don't feel like there are any particular things I want to learn about the process of Confirmation. I have been going to church for long enough to know how the service works and what the Creed means. I know there is still lots for me to learn, but I am not in a hurry. Why am I here? What is the hurry? Why now?
It just seems like time. I've tossed in my "Blind" and I have received my cards. Now I wait to place my bets and see what is on the "river".
As the Supposition says, it doesn't pay to predict the Plan.
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