I found a new song yesterday which describes me perfectly. Maybe you can relate. It's called Second Guess Girl. Its all about trying to figure out what to do in a messed up and beautiful world. Some of the lyrics mirror my heart. Is it time for a speech or for silence Are you calling for peace or defiance Is this darkening counsel or wisdom Are we all perpetrators or victims? It’s a hard world for a second guess girl With one hand and another I try to take it in but it leaves me spinning Trying to love my sister and brother Is this confidence born of a calling Is this ego and pride before falling Are we standing to fight for what’s right Are we angry and hopelessly blind? I take in a lot of other people's opinions in books and blogs and sermons and conversations over coffee. I watch opposing views from people I trust on both sides of many debates pass by quickly on my twitter and Facebook page. I can get rilled up and ready to march with the best of them. Or sometimes I preach a gospel of peace. To fight or to reconcile? Sometimes I second guess Quirky Faith and the platform mentality. I wonder if this blog is about preaching the truth or getting attention for myself? I've been down that road often enough I know its both and the goal is always to kill the self and glorify God. Easier said than done. And yet we're called to shine a light and be ready with an answer. See what I mean? Second guess girl. If you're tracking with me can I suggest an exercise in sanity and stability. In classic Mindy fashion I'm talking about making a list. Of what I know for sure. 1. There is a Creator. He loves me. He loves you too. 2. I don't want to do life without Jesus. Ever. 3. The Bible contains words of life. Every second in the book is a good idea. 4. Work is honorable. But there is no greater joy than helping someone. 5. Art and music and food and friends matter. 6. My parents rock. 7. I want to grow old with my spouse at my side. He's my guy. Steadfast heart. 8. If my children learn to love Jesus then my life is a success. They are my most important priority. 9. I'd step in front of an angry bear to protect my little sister. She'd do the same for me. 10. Having a voice is important. Knowing when to shut up is more impressive. I don't know a lot of things. I second guess my methods and my opinions and my time. But when I see clearly what I know for sure it helps keep the roller coaster in line. I second guess frequently - but I'm overwhelmingly grateful for the solid truths in my life. What do you know for sure?
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