I thought I'd share a blog post by a friend of mine that has been very thought-provoking for me the last few days, as well as my thoughts on it...
*Am I cynical? More so than I used to be? If I were honest, I think I'd have to say yes. I used to be very pessimistic, now I think its more that I want to be optimistic, but I am afraid to be so. I am afraid to hope and face disappointment *again* which brings me back to the question of trusting God and His intentions toward me. (Ring a bell from Captivating, those of you who have read it?)
*Things at my house and in my world seem to be in constant upheaval these days, and so it was very encouraging to me to be reminded that God's gifts, and His grace, do not fall with the tides of life. They are always there, being offered, but I must actively receive them.
*And along the same lines, I needed the reminder that we are to expect conflict. I think sometimes I take it almost as a personal insult..."Why are You doing this to me???"
Anyway, I'd love to hear your thoughts on what he wrote, either on these topics or the others!
3 comments:
hey, i think i know whose blog that is...;)
really, REALLY good post - both on cannonball and here, i agree with and identify with so, so much of it.
wow, it gives me so much to think about it that i can't process it all...will have to cogitate for a bit. :) suffice it to say that i think i could say both what is written here and in the other post...both pertain almost exactly to where i am.
thanks for sharing such wonderful thoughts!
ooooh, when i found this other post it reminded me so much of these two, so i had to share: http://messythrillinglife.blogspot.com/2009/01/god-who-never-forgets.html
SO beautiful. :)
i know that i've had the issue with being cynical lately, and especially with following what God wants me to do as opposed to what i want to do, thank you for sharing :)
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