If you've been reading my blog for a while, you're probably thinking "there's a few more things than 7...."
but seriously. I tagged myself. I found this over at Helen's blog and she didn't tag me (but I forgive her - ha! since I was away during that time, no, just kidding Helen)
Anyway, I had to think really hard, no, not really, I had to think of all the things I wasn't afraid to tell the general public is what it is!
1. I like to do things alone. I'm a lone wolf. I travel alone. I go to movies alone. I eat dinner in fancy restaurants alone. I guess I've learned the art of alone-ness. It's kind of because I've learned that Jesus is, indeed my best friend. I know that can sound corny and cliche, but it's just true.
Did you know that if you bowl alone it's great cardiovascular exercise?
2. I collected things like a pack rat over a period of time in the past, then all of the sudden, in one felt swoop, got rid of everything. I totally changed.
3. I'm kinda psychic or prophetic. What are you thinking now? I have no idea. But the prophetic is real. You can get carried away with that. I was living off my prophetic powers for a while, during the period I was traveling around the United States. I was trusting in the prophetic to guide me - scary. Problem is, it worked a large part of the time, then I ended up having a manic episode at the tail end of it where all the colors bled into craziness, so I'm very cautious now about living by the prophetic.
If you are prophetic at all, you must use a great deal of wisdom. And when I say prophetic, of course I mean being prophetic by the Holy Spirit as a born again believer, bought by the blood of Jesus Christ. The prophetic can be a beautiful, helpful thing, in its place.
4. When I was struggling financially and had little money for anything else, I bought a pedicure. If you're from a third world country and are reading this, and you probably aren't, don't throw up.
5. I go up to perfect strangers and talk about practically anything practically anywhere. My sister, taking this into account, put me on the job when she wanted the help of some Spanish speaking people when we were having a picnic last summer. I don't speak Spanish, but she knew I'd know how to talk to them. We laughed.
6. I am blunt and forthright, sometimes possibly hurting people with the truth that I can't help blurting out. I have the need to confront people with the truth, even if it stings. I recently confronted my nephew when he was about to marry a non-believer, and he is a Christian. Oh did I get flack for that! I was made to apologize, but I am still undecided about what I said - was it too harsh, or was it right, or was he just not going to listen anyway since he married her anyway?
7. I'm not nostalgic about the past like some of my peers. No tears are shed for old romantic songs. There is no excitement over old rock songs. My taste runs with what is fresh and new. This is mostly true of music, since there are now movies that are getting to be older that remain my favorite, and there haven't been that many new ones to replace them in the favorite category lately.
6 comments:
What happened to #7? Inkle mama just got a pedicure. .... She is now a believer! When economic times were tough in the past....lipstick sales went way up!
I can also go up to perfect strangers and carry on conversations.
I really don't like going to the movies alone though. Or eating out alone. I'm Okay with being alone, but those are two things that make me want some company!
I've also found that when I feel God has told me something that I otherwise would never know, I ask Him is this something for me to share or just pray about? Act upon or sit upon?
Prophets (and I'm not one) are usually shunned do to their passion about what God has spoken, but sometimes, I wonder if they speak it out when it is not time. Now a prophet with wisdom and patience...that would be one powerful person!
Hi Gabrielle. Actually, the reason I didn't tag you is because I read that your computer would be in the shop. I figured you'd have a lot of catching up with emails, blogs, and stuff. I am glad that you tagged yourself.
My parents thought I was a little pschic when I was a kid. See, several times I would throw a tantrum that I wanted to buy someone a "going away gift", and then they died. I know, a little spooky. Actually, the tantrum only happened twice (I didn't normally throw tantrums. Mom and dad were not the type to give in to them). After they made the correlation, they would just get the gift, visit the person, whatever.
As an adult, I haven't noticed that so much, but if I have an urge to give a gift or reach out to someone, I just go with it, not so much out of fear, but out of a habit I learned early on. It may have just been a way that God chose to teach me to listen to that urge, and that whole thing is over. Whatever. God gives, God takes away, blessed be God.
I don't think there is anything wrong with telling your family that you are concerned if they marry an unbeliever. I do think they need to be approached gently, and with love. I also think that no matter how gently you say "Are you sure that God has marriage in mind for the two of you? Remember what scripture says about being unequally yoked..." and how much love is in your heart, voice, and attitude, it will most likely not be met with "Gee, you are right. I should go pray about this more...". I've had uncomfortable conversations with a cousin who lives with her boyfriend. I said my peace. More than once. Now, I don't discuss it with her, unless there is the opportunity to say "You do know that I haven't changed my mind about what I have said to you about this...". She and I are still close. I hope the same will be true for you and your nehew.
Guitarman, I know what you mean. How to explain? The past is past - what's fresh is best.
Guitarman - funny about the lipstick sales.
Sherri - see, you're not as weird as me!
Helen, yes, thanks for the words about my nephew. As things go, my nephew and I aren't so close now - he's just out there, flying free, sowing his wild oats, away from the family in England with his new English bride, and he doesn't want any discouragement from us. We have a friendly relationship, but there is some distance. it's to be expected. It will take some time before things take their course.
He is stubborn and had to make his own mistakes and own decisions. God has his hand on him and I know that my nephew will come to God in his own time. I just fear for him, knowing the difficulty of being in a relationship with an unbeliever. But he has to go his own way. Sigh.
That's interesting about your experience with being prophetic, Helen.
Sherri - it's good you have wisdom about prophetic things. I've learned the hard way.
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