Lately things in my life have had the appearance of "crashing down". I could easily attribute that to a word I am becoming increasingly familiar with called change. I am a very happy person, so being sad is one thing I try to avoid and generally have never had to deal with. I've been going through some things lately in my own life and in my newfound college life. I have even thought to myself, out of everything I have ever thought about knowing or established as concrete in my life, nothing has truly been the way I had come to accept it to be. I had constructed this concept or picture, if you will, of what my life looked like, and that may or may not incorporate into the new life I was taking and will continue to take on. This relates directly with the article we were just reading in Literature in many ways. The article “The Wild Man of the Green Swamp” entices such a well thought point at the end evaluation that ties together also with theme, which is the title of the entire chapter. It says, “Even though Hong Kingston does not paste a moral at the end of her story, the story may inspire us to ask whether we too often read the world in a childish way when we experience it through the limited lens of media.” Not only had I naively “constructed” my life’s “picture”, but upon examination I came to realize my original blueprints had been constructed by too many opinions of others. I had built my previous life around what had been portrayed to me by other people. That is a very frail system, and its weakness is starting to show. I have to be weak so he can be made strong. I can't count on anyone or anything. Last night God showed me something I thought I already knew and literally made to become real to me. You can't put your trust or hope on anyone but him. Life, people, everything will fail you in this life, even yourself or your perception of yourself. The theme of my life should be based on my journey with him, and I should not be focused simply on the plot and outcome or “product”. This blog is to anyone who's ever felt like giving up or giving in. Trust in God, it is part of growing up and understanding your own life’s theme.
"The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighted in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD uphold [him with] his hand." Ps.37: 23,24
4 comments:
Very, veryyy good post Kaylee!! definitely inspirational and motivating cause I was recently in similar situation in thought of "giving up"... I REALLY like your ending scripture!! TWO THUMBS UP!!
It is always through the hardest times in my life that I have grown the most. When I look at my testimony and the tough things that God has brought me through, I realize that those are the things that actually have shaped me into the person that I am! Thanks for the post, definitely an encouragement to me today.
Kaylee, I can very much relate to growing through the experience of change. It seems that when people ask me how I'm doing, I could easily take ten minutes explaining the complexities of all through which I am going and upon which I am reflecting. A simple, "Well" often feels dishonest, because it glosses over the array of feelings, thoughts and experiences which are my life. However, practicality and common sense seem to call for the simplistic and expedient. Also, I find myself unnerved by how susceptible I am to the sway of my emotions. I am not as in control of myself or my life as I would like to be, but therein do I turn to God, to find His strength being made perfect in my weakness. It is really encouraging to hear how you see God at work in your experiences, even, or especially, in the painful ones. You are very blessed in that. I hope that awareness continues to cause you to marvel and to wonder at Him and His ways.
Beautiful Picture, Great post. I like that the picture really illustrated what you were saying and yes we need to let God show us the direction in life even when we think we all got it handled.
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