It's all about perspective!
Through my writings over the past few days I have come to realize a couple of things. One is that there truly is no such thing as normal. And that it is all about perspective. There is no doubt that I have made some very bad decisions, and I have and am dealing with the consequences from them. However, it is all about the view point you take. I could blame others and give up, and just wallow in self pity, or I can ask Jesus to help me get up, brush myself off and move forward with my eyes on eternity.
Now, as for the writing, I may refrain from posting them for a while. If I post what my true feelings are some feelings may get hurt. I know that some of my family read this blog and I do not want to just post these writings and have them take it the wrong way and hard feelings.
So I may just start off light and give some background info first.
Oh and it is official, it does say something on my forehead.... just not sure what yet...
A very nice, older (much) man asked me to dinner or a movie yesterday. For those of you who don't know me very well, I am very out spoken. Often the thoughts that come to mind spew out of my mouth, but over the past couple of years I have developed what I call the Barker mouth filter, which inserted correctly catches all of the things that are not supposed to be heard before they escape my mouth. The filter worked fine yesterday, when this man approached me with his offer, I politely said that I was flattered and that I was not in a position to even think about dating because I am still married. He nicely said to keep him in mind.
Now what I wanted to say was.... Are you kidding me?.....I have not filed for divorce and here you are striking while the kettle is hot and in a church none the less...
See, if God can change me and quiet this mouth....well He is in the business of miracles...
Scripture for the day...
I Peter 3:10-18
10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
Now, as for the writing, I may refrain from posting them for a while. If I post what my true feelings are some feelings may get hurt. I know that some of my family read this blog and I do not want to just post these writings and have them take it the wrong way and hard feelings.
So I may just start off light and give some background info first.
Oh and it is official, it does say something on my forehead.... just not sure what yet...
A very nice, older (much) man asked me to dinner or a movie yesterday. For those of you who don't know me very well, I am very out spoken. Often the thoughts that come to mind spew out of my mouth, but over the past couple of years I have developed what I call the Barker mouth filter, which inserted correctly catches all of the things that are not supposed to be heard before they escape my mouth. The filter worked fine yesterday, when this man approached me with his offer, I politely said that I was flattered and that I was not in a position to even think about dating because I am still married. He nicely said to keep him in mind.
Now what I wanted to say was.... Are you kidding me?.....I have not filed for divorce and here you are striking while the kettle is hot and in a church none the less...
See, if God can change me and quiet this mouth....well He is in the business of miracles...
Scripture for the day...
I Peter 3:10-18
10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
posted by Sarah at 8:56 AM
3 Comments:
I am so proud of you....you did the right thing but who the heck ever said doing the right thing was easy!?! I know for me, right wrong is not that hard to figure out, but when it comes down to it, I often take the "easy route". You could have justified accepting a date with this guy (even if he is really out of line for asking).
Keep doing the right thing and each day will get a bit easier. I am talking to myself - not just you :)
I'll pipe in here.
God shows up at weird times in people's lives. I have no idea what He is currently doing in mine but if you have invited the Lord into yours...truly invited Him...then who knows what'll happen next...
I'm gonna keep reading! And praying for you.
I can stop reading if you want me to... :D
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