Putting in the hours

Two sessions of playgroup aren't a lot.

But I reckon over the past two Mondays, I've honed up my communication skills, organization skills and social skills more than would have been possible if I'd said no to relieving the regular playgroup coordinator.

And I've confronted my fears (what if I can't unlock the church? what if I don't lock up properly? what if I can't manage on my own? I don't know how to talk to kids), overcome them and experienced God's providence.

As Filipino preacher/missionary Bo Sanchez says, you have to put in the hours (10,000 is Malcolm Gladwell's recommendation) if you want to get better at anything. And the best way to do it is to say yes to every opportunity that comes along.