OK, I've been reading my brother's blog. I love hearing his thoughts and insights about his journey in his Christian walk. I find myself relating and then sharing my thoughts and insights...silly me, three or four paragraphs later...I should be doing that on my blog. So, as scary as that can be, (sharing yourself, openly) I thought I'd share some of my responses....
He was sharing about faith and have tenacity in your faith. Great thoughts and then this came out of me...
It's funny, I am a planner about somethings, but with direction and "waiting," not anymore. As soon as we plan something, God laughs. He knows the outcome of these plans and we give Him credit for things He wants nothing to do with.
We have filled our lives with "stuff" because we've been told (by people we don't even know ie. advertisers) that we need it. Stuff fills us, as well as our homes and time, with things that pull us away from what God really wants for us. A simple, child-like faith that follows after Him without question or fear. A love that wants to love Him back, to please and serve Him, just as a child does for their parents (when they're little anyway.)
We are people who are easily influenced by trends, people, and circumstances and forget the real priorities in life. I love the faith I've grown into and I am still growing. When Jim had his heart attack and surgery, I really had peace, I wasn't fearful of the surgery or what our future might be, I had peace. I wanted to share that with others in the hospital. I thought about what if, (Satan always plays this game with us) and I was at peace. Then I second guessed myself, thinking "does it show a lack of love and concern for Jim, that I'm not worried or scared?" I thought-No it's God's peace. He's in control and He's the one that decides if Jim's life will continue here or with Him eternally. I can't do or change anything...so I have peace. I need to share this with people. Why do we worry and fret and literally make ourselves sick over things we have no control? I see this worry and concern about the world and all it's problems...we have no control of any of it. We should be focused on the people around us, do they have hope and peace in their lives? Ok I need to stop preaching to the choir...we all have ups and downs in growth...it's an adventure this life we live.
So, I guess I want to share too. I just need a topic and even then I don't always stay on task, hey I like rabbits too!
2 comments:
Nope, not rambling or anything, that was really good! I want to rest in that peace as well, but find myself inching toward worry just a bit before I get my head back in the right game!! Thanks for your thoughts and encouraging words!!
Yes, we need to practice Agape love on the people that God places in our path ("The power that moves me to meet the needs of others, without requiring a response."). Sharing our God-given "peace" is just a part of helping those people.
Oh, and did I mention, I like elephants! Tee-Hee! :)
(Janet W.)
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