"SCAFFOLDERS"

                                                   BUILDING SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Scaffolding or scaffolders is an architectural term and material used when building. It’s the outer caging or platform needed as support for the builders. We often think of it as serving that one need. However, it holds a dual purpose when building careers or relationships.

We never consider how scaffolding relates to that as well.

Years ago, the ladies at my church started a bible study group called the Spiritual Scaffolders and designed to work as a support system for teaching and the church body. It also allowed the group to fellowship and become closer as a result.

Not only that, it created a solid foundation for each member of the group.

Much like that group, we need reliable spiritual support systems. Having said this, make sure those within your close circle are trustworthy.

I shouldn’t need to say that, but not everyone has your best interest at heart, so beware of wolves dressed as sheep.

Those who support you will always have your best interest at heart. True supporters know what role they play in your life, whatever and when what’s needed from them.

Maybe you’ve had a bad day or a bad week. Still, amid those trials, they always know what level of support is needed.

Family is supposed to be our greatest ally, which offers physical and practical assistance when needed. But even they fall short at times, and we require more from outside sources.

That’s when the scaffolding we depend on becomes increasingly essential. Like the GPS device when traveling outside of known locations.

Not all support pertains to loyalty but in other ways like resources and information, emotional and physiological. Nor does all support require physical action, but having a good listener sometimes is all you need.

When you have the best support system, you’ll notice how it builds self-esteem and confidence.