Hey everyone! This is my first blog entry as a fellow, with more to come over the next 8 months! It’s crazy to think that one month has already flown by with my fellow fellows.
So much has happened this past month that I would love to share, but I feel as though my fellow fellows have done a great job of hitting on those things already. For now, I would like to share how valuable our individuality is—not only as a fellows class, but as individuals ourselves.
Coming into this group of nine other strangers, I couldn’t help but think that two or three of us would get along better than others. To my surprise, on the first day, as I was shaking hands (yes, I shook everyone’s hands professionally), it was apparent to me how different each of us was. As the month has gone on, this fact has only become more evident each day we are together, and I cannot express how grateful I am for that.
What inspires me most is how the Lord has guided each of us so differently throughout our lives to the exact same place at the exact same time. His hand has been over us our entire lives, whether we knew it or not, and the fact that He decided for the 10 of us to land in Raleigh, NC, in the year 2026 is pretty darn cool.
This past month, I’ve found myself thinking about the wonder of the individuals we all are. This fellows class has brought that out in me because I am surrounded by others who are very confident in who they are in the Lord, which has been such a refreshing environment to be a part of. I am so excited for the coming months and the fruit that will be harvested from them as we abide in Christ together!
Being surrounded by individuals who seek the Lord with their whole hearts, love intentionally, listen even more intentionally, and have fun with one another has been a blessing that I hold near and dear to my heart. It leaves me hungry for more!
— Blain