Fear of what people think about me. It can be downright restricting.
That's why I'm giving it up this advent season.
I know most people don't give things up for advent (it's more of a lent thing) but I think Jesus is calling me into the deeper places. Maybe I caught a mountain parasite or maybe my time in the Rockies has forced me to re-evaluate my priorities.
Sometimes I catch myself wondering what people think about me? I want to appear smart or capable, somehow thinking that God and people will be pleased by my courage to fight.
But this season I'm going to try to seek the thoughts of Another. I want to follow the One who calls me to be still when the voices around me clamour to be heard and drive me to the same. I want to heed the call of the One who invites me to expose my brokenness rather than arming myself to fight for, or against, the masses.
So, you can think what you want. I'm not scared.
2 comments:
You guys (you and your wife) have given me lots to think about!
Keep writing! I'm reading!
Sounds good. Can your next post be a how to? I need some tips.
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