thoughts...

What is it in us as humans that desires and seeks approval from people around us? Why to some of us change to please... and then why do some of us remain so stuck in our ways that we make nobody around us happy?? Like... Conformity vs. non-conformity??

How does one finally find their identity independent of another human being? And what place does a person need to get to to be considered "whole" in Christ?? I hear that so often... we need to be whole in God before we identify ourselves with another... well, if that is the case then I will never be able to identify myself with another due to the fact that I am a sinner, and I will not be whole in Christ until I am present with Him! So when can a person be content with who they are when they are in constant change... for better or for worse. It kills me to see people selling themselves short to please another for vain purposes (speakin to the choir here)... Is their something wrong with changing circumstances?? I think it would depend on the honest motive behind the action.

Then on the flip side, how do you accept a person as they are... And once the relationship has reached a mature enough position to where you can encourage them to change for the better?? And still not be the dictator as to what the better is for them... But just to encourage them to be in forward motion... I mean, yes, you will accept them as they are, but what about when they change... And what about when we change? Both become vulnerable to the other as to whether or not the change will be accepted...

then we have unconditional love... And the question as to if humans can even comprehend this thought. Yes, it is an act of a supernatural God... But is it always limited with humans? What is the breaking point? Is it a trait or a choice?

A couple married for 50+ years... AMAZING right? Some people can't even imagine spending that much time with one person... Yet it is one of the most admirable things on this planet (bias?? Maybe)... Marriage is a very very very important decision... to those who have the choice to do so. The Bible talks about a woman setting the atmostphere of the home... "it is better for a man to sit at the corner of his roof top then to live with a corralsome (sp?) wife"... (paraphrased from Proverbs somthin... work with me) ... therefore a woman is a pretty big mood setter in the house... her words can be pleasant or harsh... one should NEVER go into a marriage with divorce being an option... ever. Thus the importance of understanding oneself and ones spouse. Not only is one getting a roomie, but a lifetime mate who will hopefully be their best friend for the remainder of their lives! AND ITS A WONDERFUL THING!!

Anyways... just thoughts being writen... peace, love, and chicken grease!

Me

I was listening to a guy speaking earlier and he started talking about how we as human love to talk about ourselves... which at first sounded like a negitive thing... and it can be... but he started to challenge the listeners to sit down and write down a list of things they see in themselves -and not to use the excuse that we don't know who we are... because obviously we know who we are if we are so good at talking about us... we all like to be experts, right-- haha... so here is a list of things about me... good and bad -- and then I am suppost to meditate on these things and make sure that I have my priorities in order... and then challenge others to do the same....

I enjoy being happy... all the time

I don't need a lot of sleep

I would rather do indoor house work then outdoor, but I will work hard reguardless

I get tense when things are not organized

I am in love with children

I can't wait to fulfill the purpose of each day

I REALLY like dip cones

I have always been a sucker for crushing on guys that can sing or play an instrument

I will marry someone A LOT like my Dad

I am sick of dating

Other then the Lord, my parents are my heros

I don't like tap water, and yes I can tell the difference

I firmly believe that sacrificing onces personal agenda to encourage another, even if they don't recieve it right away... is totally worth it

God has given me a heart for short term missions

God will enable me to plant orphanages world wide

God will enable me to head up non-prof. organizations for full donated funding for the orphanages, no government involvement

I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength

I fall hard and fast

I am impatient

I love to love

I can't wait to be the most fantastic wife ever

I can't wait to let my husband know that he is the most incredible man on the planet everyday for the rest of our lives

I can't wait to travel around the world... with him!

Oh, and my husband will be the most incredible man on the planet!!

I try ti listen to sermons daily

I turn off sermons when I don't agree with what they are saying (even after being open minded)

I don't understand the purpose of denominations

I have an amazing family

I am really picky about clothes

I am really picky about shoes

I am really picky about decor

I am really picky about guys

I know what I like and don't like (most of the time)

I hate satan

I am loyal

I love movies

I can manipulate

I try not to manipulate

I like poetry

I wish I could still wear hats and gloves and gowns like they did back in the day

I really enjoy reading the Bible for long periods of time

I am a fan of art and artisic things, but I don't know much about it (I'd like to learn!)

I don't have very many close friends

I am clumsy

I try not to judge, but I do...

I love funny people

I love it when people are sincere

I take vulnerability very seriously

I believe a second chance is worth considering

I make mistakes often

I like to cook and make what I cook pretty

I like to let others know they are beautiful

Aristotle was really on to something when he said that he is the "smartest man, because I know that I don't know anything"

I am really big on smells

I miss cheerleading

I need to get into better shape

I am working on it

I like to work

I need to stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit or I become self absorbed

I seek out purpose in things available to do

I am trying to become more logical

Some commercials can make me cry

I like to dream

Meeting new people is fun

I like to face my fears

I can talk to much

I can talk to little

I can be shy

I can be outgoing

I believe a child is the best place to go for prayer

I believe that a child is very powerful

okay... that is all that is coming to my mind currently.... I have to jet, oven is beeping!! Now it's your turn... =) ~Blessings~

Ladies... never settle for less....

Ladies, Never Settle For Less…
When he looks at you,
Is he looking at your eyes?
When he talks to you,
Do you feel confident?
When he talks about you,
What does he say?
When you think about him,
Is there peace?
When you go out,
Do you feel like the only woman there,
or is every woman around you a competitor for his attention?
When your out of town,
Would you trust him if he didn’t call?
When you are alone with him,
Do you compromise?
…….
Now, yes… all these questions are good a valid…
But one thing that we ladies need to remember….
We need to be women who uphold our standards…
Who respect ourselves…
Who respect a good man…
And not try and drag him down by getting his attention in a disrespectful way….
We need to know that we are worth more then that….
Mystery is sexy… to the right kind of man….
Innocence is sexy… to a man that deserves you….
Just because he isn’t checking out your bod doesn’t mean he is not interested….
Maybe he is a man of worth and value with sincere motives…
Ladies need to be women of worth…
If you are not living like you desire him to be living…
Your not going to get him…
If you follow your heart and remain focused on what is really important…
He will see that,
And he will see that there is value in you….
So ladies….
Don’t settle for less of a man….
And ladies….
Don’t settle for less of yourself!
~Me

HIStory teller/maker

INVISIBLE CHILDREN.... I saw the video for it this past spring @ school... and I can't shake the meaning, the potential, and the future of it....

.... I have been so inspired by this awakening, and how it all took place! It's crazy! And well... quite motivating as well! There are a lot of things that go into it that I won't take the time to write on here... but.... well, I will leave it in the words of one of the guys that started the Invisible Children movement....Jason Russel said...

"Because the people who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do."

So, anything is possible... =)