Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Sometimes

Sometimes...

I just want to stay in a box...



So that I won't hurt others. So that I won't get hurt.
So that I won't misunderstand. So that I won't be misunderstood.
So that I won't be criticized. So that I won't criticize.
So that I won't be found wanting. So that I won't look for more.

But only sometimes...

Because outside the box...

I receive joy. I provide laughter.
I discover new things. I am revealed.
I learn from others. I receive teaching.
I am cherished. I find wonderful people.
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Most of the time, I want to be outside the box.

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2 comments:

MelB said...

Great pics. I know what you mean about wanting to stay in your box sometimes. I am the same way. I just want to hide and protect myself but we are called to be out in the world. We receive all the benefits you list and hopefully we can be a light to others...not for our sake but all to the Glory of God.

7:49 PM, May 19, 2009
MelB said...

BTW...in case you have not noticed, I really enjoy your blog :)

7:50 PM, May 19, 2009

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Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. Set God-sized goals. Pursue God-ordained passions. Go after a dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention. Keep asking questions. Keep making mistakes. Keep seeking God. Stop pointing out problems and become part of the solution. Stop repeating the past and start creating the future. Stop playing it safe and start taking risks. Expand your horizons. Accumulate experiences. Enjoy the journey. Find every excuse you can to celebrate everything you can. Live like today is the first day and last day of your life. Don't let what's wrong with you keep you from worshiping what's right with God. Burn sinful bridges. Blaze new trails. Criticize by creating. Worry less about what people think and more about what God thinks. Don't try to be who you're not. Be yourself. Laugh at yourself. Quit holding out. Quit holding back. Quit running away.

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