My Garden

(This is the fourth discussion in the Ed's Story series ... "My Garden") 

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Initial reflections on the video?

What are your reactions to Ed leaving his pastorate?

Have you had to leave something behind before that was difficult to do? A vocation? Family? Home?
What was that like?

Ed talks about how when you feel that you’re not needed you lose part of your purpose in life…
Have you ever experienced this sort of thing before? – A loss of purpose?

Ed spent a year living as closely like Jesus as possible… going to synagogues and even Jewish festivals. He reflects that he’d been trying to follow Jesus all of his life, yet previously he never had time to do it.

What do you think about this period of Ed’s life and his reflections on it?

The more Ed understands he’s getting closer to the end, he realizes how much more fragile life is.
So because of this he spends time only doing the things that are important.

How much of your life do you believe you spend on the important things?

“You ain’t livin’ forever.”

Ed reflects how in the creation narrative “taking care of” the garden is directly connected with worship.
“Part of how we worship is how we take care of the garden.” Having a new understanding of where his garden is has unveiled for him the importance of influencing others one on one rather than thousands at a time.

What is your response to this?
How can this give you clarity about your purpose in life right now?

 “The good news is, out there, there is a purpose for everyone, and when you arrive there, you’ll know it.”

Final thoughts?

Challenge: This week make it a point to have one on one space with someone, be willing to invest your time and yourself.