"Strive not to become a person of success, but rather a person of value"
A new mantra which is helping me stick to my guns right now. God calls us to things - to do things where it may appear to those of the world and even, those of the Christian community to be the most stupid, wussy, unsuccessful choice - but it is the value of the choice that God seeks.
I know this doesn't make any sense, but today I took a huge step backwards - and a huge step forwards at the same time. My stomach is still in knots and I think I have washed away my face with tears but it is something that God is leading me toward.
I just need to remind myself that becoming a godly woman may never line up with what other people have planned or dreamed for me. I need to be ok with them not being ok - and that my friends is not easy for a people pleaser.
This may be nothing more than veiled nonsense to anyone who reads it - but it felt good to write. Thank you for listening.
Monday, March 27, 2006
When is doing the right thing not right?
Posted by Erica R at 8:58 PM
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2 comments:
What did you do and should I be excited, sad, contemplative???
Oh the obscurity. I've often talked with Kendall about how I want to be a follower of Jesus who looks stupid even to the broader Christian culture. Not stupid maybe, but just extremely obedient to the point of looking foolish. Sounds like you're on that track. I love it. Blessings friend.
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