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"Lord, Show Me How To Be An Introvert Leader!"

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We had just come from a staff meeting!  Nothing too out of the ordinary came up...often the same questions, not always enough answers! " How are we doing?" "What can we do to engage the Youth of Portage in our Drop In?"  We tossed around ideas, talked of making use of our school visits a time where we try and reach the masses and increase our numbers in our programs.  This is a healthy conversation...with valid questions and I left feeling challenged.  I also left feeling discouraged.  Why?  I know what I am not.  But before you think me too negative...keep reading!  The Lord has been painfully stripping me...ah but beautifully showing me my uniqueness! No longer trying to be a "keep up with everyone" leader, but a more of a "embrace your uniqueness and specific role" leader.     I am Deanna!  I am quiet, contemplative, and sensitive.  I love spending time with people (especially  in one-on-one heart sharing conversation), I need my alone