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Question: I've
been an armorbearer for 10 years or more, and
I think I may be outgrowing it, I enjoy serving,
but I vacillate between armorbearing and helping
in another area. What can I do to be sure that
I have been called to do this in the 1st place?
Additionally, the leader I serve is private
and not very affectionate, and I don't feel
comfortable expressing myself, because I don't
feel I can. What should I do?
IB,
L.A., USA
Brown’s
Response:
Varn:
Hi IB. Congratulations on your faithfulness.
Please know that God's sheep are led by His
Spirit and remember King David was an Armorbearer
first then became King.
The
Lord may want to promote you to a higher level
of ministry. If you haven't already, I recommend
you read my article 'Will You Go to the Next
Level' on http://www.armorbearers.net
Earma:
Hi IB, yes that would be a great article for
you to read. It talks about our willingness
and in some cases unwillingness to move into
what God has for us next. You may be feeling
restless because Father God wants to elevate
you to your next level. You didn't mention whether
you serve with others. I can't confirm that
you have outgrown your position until your successor
has been formed. Perhaps it is time for you
to train others. Or at least someone that can
begin to do what you do for your leaders.
Varn:
About your leader having a private personality,
serve her on the capacity that she allows you
to. During this season, it's more about her
as a leader than you as an Armor bearer.
Earma:
I agree. But I encourage you to be patient.
Pray more for her as a leader. If not already,
pray over your relationship. Ask for unity and
harmony as a team.
Be
encouraged. Don't stop; stay focused –
keep your excellent spirit. We know God's sees
your faithfulness. He is not unrighteous that
he would forget your labor of love you have
shown (and still do) toward his name and his
saints. Heb 6:10
Our
Prayer: We pray that God will bless you with
clarity and wisdom. We pray that he strengthen
you and continue to direct your path. May his
blessing and reward run after you and overtake
you.
Helping
Leaders and Supporters in the Local Church,
Varn and Earma Brown
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or topic regarding helps, armorbearer or leadership
you'd like Varn and Earma to answer. Please
be patient with responses. Based on the Brown's
business, ministry and travel schedule response
time is approximately 1-2 weeks. If you have
taken the time to write, it is their commitment
each question will be responded to. Submit
below via form.* Due to volume not all questions
will be featured in the Armorbearer Coach FAQ
column and/or newsletter. Thank you. 
Question: I've
been an armorbearer for 10 years or more, and
I think I may be outgrowing it, I enjoy serving,
but I vacillate between armorbearing and helping
in another area. What can I do to be sure that
I have been called to do this in the 1st place?
Additionally, the leader I serve is private
and not very affectionate, and I don't feel
comfortable expressing myself, because I don't
feel I can. What should I do?