Maturity

I sat down last night to review my notes from the webinar, “How to make disciples without losing your family or hating yourself.” He suggested taking tests like Myers-Briggs and then evaluating what it means to be the mature and immature versions of your personality. What does it mean to be a mature introvert? What does it mean to be a mature thinker? What does it mean to be a mature preceptor?

I sat down and started making a list. I didn’t use Myers-Briggs because I don’t trust it or believe in it and I have a grudge against it because people use it as an excuse and a status symbol. Instead I used the personality system I leaned in high school from my horse trainer and listed what it meant to be the best version of myself.

As I wrote down the mature qualities I thought about their opposing immature qualities and realized the mature version is other-centered, Christ-centered, and works hard to look out for others. The mature version of me is firmly rooted in Christ and from that immovable position puts forth every effort to look out for others. On the other hand, the immature version of me looks out only for myself and my interests. It is manipulative and needy. And I think these qualities can be applied across the board.

No matter your personality, the immature version looks out for you, and the mature version is firmly rooted in Christ and looks out for others.

Things to pray for:

That I would seek after Christ first, and with all self-discipline. Because that is how I become the mature version of me.

For boldness and opportunity to share the gospel.

For continued peace about my spiritual gifts. (PRAISE! I’ve been feeling peace and not anxiety! Hooray! Thanks for praying!)

For wisdom about my schedule.