"Empowerment is a popular word these days. It may be a misnomer. Butterflies, like people, have inbred capacity to emerge into creatures of unique beauty. But intervene in the chrysalis process while the caterpillar is undergoing the transformation and the process may be aborted. Assist the emerging butterfly as it struggles to break out of the cocoon and it may never develop the strength to fly. We may protect the cocoon from predators, even shield it from winter's hostile blast, but do more than create the conditions for timely emergence and we will cause damage. People, like butterflies, cannot be empowered. They will emerge toward their uniquely created potential given a conducive environment." - Bob Lupton
This quote made me consider what has been a "conducive environment" in my journey...Christian community, God's Word, disciples ahead of me on the journey, grace, accountability, opportunities to serve and to discover and share my gifts. What else would you add to a conducive environment?
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