Thursday, January 04, 2007
Who Are You....Who, Who?
Do you ever have the feeling that people misunderstand you? Do you think you know what they think about you, but just don’t know how to change their impression?
If you could make five statements about yourself mostly aimed at clearing up misconceptions people had of you what would they be? Here are mine…in no particular order.
- I don’t think I am better or smarter than you. I am a bit of an introvert and have trouble believing that people really want to talk to me…therefore, it is hard for me to be the one who starts a conversation.
- I have a deep love, fear and respect for God. I love to study and try to live like he wants me to live. I am so grateful for Jesus and the grace that he brings to my life. I really want to be able to share that love and grace with others. I think this is the most important mission in my life.
- I don’t have it all together. Most of the time I am just a mess. It may seem that I have some great scheme going on….don’t be deceived. More often than not I fly by the seat of my pants. I talk a good game and can B.S. with the best of ‘em. It is kind of a hobby for me.
- I know that there are more beautiful babies and toddlers in the world than my grandchildren. I know that you really don’t appreciate looking at them and talking about them as much as I do…..I purposely try to limit my talk of them, but trust me, I will be glad to talk about them all night long….and to me there are none more beautiful and more precious.
- If I have ever hurt, upset or offended you I am sorry. I didn’t do it on purpose. If I did surely I would remember it. But if I owe you an apology please let me know, I would love to try and make it right.
I am sure there are other ways that I am misunderstood or misread. But these are the ones that immediately came to my mind. So what about you.
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I love this post. Over Christmas, as I was stewing in the guilt heaped on me by family members, I finally told my husband "I just wish people could see my heart..."
Perhaps I will borrow your idea, if you don't mind that is.
Perhaps I will borrow your idea, if you don't mind that is.
Excellent idea. I don't know that I can list my five right now. I have spent a lifetime wanting to be understood but I don't know if I have ever found anyone that I felt really understood me except the Lord. I have a great felt need understanding but I can't seem to communicate very well.
# posted by 
: 5:11 PM, January 04, 2007
: 5:11 PM, January 04, 2007
the first thing that i thought from the title of this blog was the song for CSI. i that souds weird because u don't know me that well. i'm ken's daughter, by the way. i'm a soccer freak like him as well. i just thought that u might want another comment.
I had to smile about your observation of your view of you grandchildren. I know. I could probably blog about mine all day. It is the most wonderful feeling in the world to have them in my life. And to think I have 2 more coming this year. I'll be even with you! My daughter is doing well so far. We almost have 24 weeks behind us. That was the dreaded week for us. My son and precious dil will be adding one for us in June. BUSY and broke should be my new blog title!
This is a wonderful post Donna.
My main problem is speaking too quickly and not thinking things through well enough so I have a feeling that I may offend someone or hurt feelings when I have absolutley no intention of that. SOmetimes my mouth goes into overdrive and my brains in neutral :)
I wish I were bolder when it comes to preaching Jesus.
I waste too much time.
Thanks for the idea.
Sisterly,
Paula
My main problem is speaking too quickly and not thinking things through well enough so I have a feeling that I may offend someone or hurt feelings when I have absolutley no intention of that. SOmetimes my mouth goes into overdrive and my brains in neutral :)
I wish I were bolder when it comes to preaching Jesus.
I waste too much time.
Thanks for the idea.
Sisterly,
Paula
Here are the five that I have on my blog:
1. I'm just a single guy enjoying life.
2. I am on a journey.
3. I have three wonderful children that I am very proud of and love very much.
4. I live by faith in God and depend on his grace to get me through every day.
5. When everything went south in my life, I learned that my identity rests in my relationship with God, not anyone else. I am His son. It is all about relationship, not performance. God is good!
1. I'm just a single guy enjoying life.
2. I am on a journey.
3. I have three wonderful children that I am very proud of and love very much.
4. I live by faith in God and depend on his grace to get me through every day.
5. When everything went south in my life, I learned that my identity rests in my relationship with God, not anyone else. I am His son. It is all about relationship, not performance. God is good!
# posted by : 7:46 AM, January 05, 2007
: 7:46 AM, January 05, 2007
I wish others would understand that I am quite intimidated and shy inside. I come off the opposite because I'm scurrying to cover for the lack I feel about me. I do have enormous confidence, but it is totally in the Spirit (II Cor. 3:3-5) because there is nothing of use about me.
I think I'm the luckiest nobody I ever met!
Good post!
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I think I'm the luckiest nobody I ever met!
Good post!
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