To My Discipleship Group,
I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. When I first heard about D-groups I thought it was yet another Christian thing to do, and in a way felt obligated to be a part of one. I had no clue that you would become such a huge part of my life. Here’s to you for making me a better version of myself.
First and foremost, thank you to my D-group leader. You have welcomed all of us into your home and given us a safe atmosphere to get to know new people and wrestle with our relationships with God. You cared for us and took us under your wing, with no knowledge of what would come out of it. Thank you for taking a leap of faith and letting us be a part of your life. Our college experience will be forever changed thanks to you.
Thank you for being something I look forward to. While college life is crazy, I can always depend on Wednesday nights to be a safe haven. Whether it is an excuse to procrastinate on homework or if I truly just need some prayer, I have people I can lean on for support in the midst of my chaotic life. I cherish that we have all committed to these nights to just be in fellowship with one another. It has never once felt like a chore or obligation to come, it has been a privilege.
Thank you for being transparent. It is not easy to open up to others so to immediately share our life stories with one another was terrifying for me. But because of our willingness to open up to each other we understood each other’s background and what made us who we are. While it was hard to shed our masks that we had created for college, it only made us stronger. Thank you for trusting us with your thoughts and feelings.
Thank you for challenging me in my faith. I thought that I was a “good Christian”- whatever that means. I thought that I had good insight on what God wanted for my life and had a clear vision on biblical topics. But God gave me this group to give me more insights than just my own and I am forever grateful for that. Thank you for making me see past my ignorant views and opening my eyes to better truths.
Thank you for new friendships. Most of us would have never crossed paths if it weren’t for this group. I am so thankful that I have six new friends that I can depend on and pour into each other’s lives. Thank you for laughing at my bad jokes and always giving me someone to say hi to on campus. I am so grateful to have met each and every one of you.
My freshman year of college would not have been the same without you very special six people. While I am sure that I would have been fine, I definitely would have been missing out if I didn’t take that leap of faith. Thank you for being a part of my life.
Love Y’all,
Your Fellow D-Grouper
