I find myself struggling with singleness this week. Most of the time I can accept this chapter of my life, but not this week!
There are many contributing factors to the week but even knowing that doesn't seem to help. The two people that call me, with any consistency, have both stopped. My daughter's phone broke and so she hasn't been able to make the every day or every other day phone call. You wouldn't think that would make much difference but I miss hearing about what my 4 year old grandson is doing. I miss hearing her voice and I miss the cheerleading that she tends to do for me.
My other phone caller is a guy that I have seen off and on for over 3 years. Knowing that this is a good thing and turning loose are totally different things.He called pretty much every night and it was something to look forward to.
I really think that is the big problem right now. I just need something to look forward to. Life all in all is going pretty smoothly. Blane had an awesome Pirate Party for his 4th birthday. Macy is having her first birthday party this weekend. I made a trip to Wylie (north of Dallas) to see Coyne and Sara's new home. So over all LIFE is GOOD!
So why has it been so hard to come home to the empty house? Why is the cat not enough company? I think I will try counting my blessings and see if my outlook improves.
What makes singleness easier for you? When is singleness the hardest? Let me hear from you.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Showing Christ to Unbelievers
I was reading the newsletter, from Aldersgate UMC in Abilene, a couple of weeks ago and it raised an interesting question. Derrell was speaking of a devotional that was in the UPPER ROOM. Ester Bailey from Arizona had written about a Bible study discussion on how we can show Christ to unbelievers through our daily living. One man said that he used to have a fish on his car until he thought about how he drove.
When others look at our lives, what do they see? Do they see someone who has a joyfulness about them. We will not always be happy but we can always have joy. When others look at you, do they see faith, or do you live in fear and panic. When others look at you do they see enthusiasm for your faith or do they see you going through the motions because it is on the calendar?
The questions asked in the devotional were these: 1. If people judged Christianity by me, would they want an experience like mine?; 2. How does my life stack up in showing love to others?; 3. Do I extend my love to strangers and those who are different?
When we pattern our life after Christ, we face the need to show unconditional love. Showing love to someone who frustrates us may be hard but the result may be that an enemy turns into a friend.
How would you answer the three questions above? Have you ever loved a frustrating person into a friend? Let me hear from you!
When others look at our lives, what do they see? Do they see someone who has a joyfulness about them. We will not always be happy but we can always have joy. When others look at you, do they see faith, or do you live in fear and panic. When others look at you do they see enthusiasm for your faith or do they see you going through the motions because it is on the calendar?
The questions asked in the devotional were these: 1. If people judged Christianity by me, would they want an experience like mine?; 2. How does my life stack up in showing love to others?; 3. Do I extend my love to strangers and those who are different?
When we pattern our life after Christ, we face the need to show unconditional love. Showing love to someone who frustrates us may be hard but the result may be that an enemy turns into a friend.
How would you answer the three questions above? Have you ever loved a frustrating person into a friend? Let me hear from you!
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