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News & Views
Laura Ferris, current DNAer on her DNA year so far....
written by Laura Ferris
published on 27th November 2009
published on 27th November 2009
Coming onto DNA was a massive step of faith for me, and God really met me in that. He has completely honoured my faith in Him. I settled in to the family home and the church life very quickly and easily and I feel very blessed to be where I am and surrounded by such fantastic people.
God has been doing a lot with me and in me during this first term. I have been shown areas of gifting within myself, which I was completely unaware of. I have been helped and encouraged, both by God and my discipler to develop those and step out in using them more. My previous experience of church was pretty conservative really and I’d never prayed for other people or seen anyone using gifts of the Holy Spirit. Now I am going up and praying for people myself!
For me, the main area of my life that God has been working in is my ability to trust in both Him and other people. I was really quite worried about having a discipler and having to be completely open and honest with her but in fact it’s not been a problem. I have loved it and found it really comforting to have someone who really wants to know me!
The training blocks have been a great way to learn more about my faith, I’ve especially enjoyed the Story of God sesessions where we are doing an overview of the whole Bible. The topics discussed aren’t just the “easy” ones; we’ve had sessions on homosexuality and women in leadership, which I have found really helpful. I feel more confident in talking to those that don't know Christ about my faith now, because I don’t worry what I will say if these subjects are brought up.
DNA has been one heck of an experience so far! I have been able to explore areas of my faith that I was unsure about in a completely safe environment. Sometimes that has been mind boggling, sometimes scary, but always incredible!! :-) I feel more confident in myself and in my faith and more able to stand up and use the gifts that God has given me. I can’t wait for what’s to come!
