The words we say and the things we do. They're out there. And we can't reel them back in. I can edit the words I say here. I like that about writing. It feels less permanent. And I DO edit from time to time.
While blogging can be revealing, one has some control over the content. Does that just paint the picture I want you to see?
The other day I felt convicted that the things I do, must be consistent with the words I say. Or else, I am just an clanging cymbal. Pious words, with nothing to back them up. Claims with no substance.
I had some reservations about my previous post; whether I wanted the world to read it, and then call me on it.
Things happen. They always happen. Small group happens. Work happens. Coffee happens. Creating and crafting happens. These are all good things. Fun things. I LOVE fun things. It's easy to give all in those situations.
But what about the "other stuff". You know....unpleasant situations, hurtful words, unkindness, criticism, cynicism, tears....am I ready to give it all then too? There are people around us who watch and listen. They hear my words, and see my wanderings.
I wonder where I wander sometimes. I think that how we react to the "other stuff" probably has a great impact on fellow wanderers. And then again, maybe no one notices at all.
Still. At the end of the day...there is hope, love, and forgiveness, and the greatest of these is Love. I'm so glad.
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We pray every so often that God would be glorified in our words and actions, and I find that those words that I've prayed come back to me throughout the day - kind of like a checklist - "Did those words glorify God?" or "Did anyone hear what I just said? It wasn't very glorifying..". Really makes you conscious of how your "walk" and your "talk" go together....
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