So for the past couple weeks I have sorta been in a funk. I haven't really figured it out yet. I just don't have as much to say as I usually do. I have been hanging out with friends that keep saying "Ruthie, you aren't acting like yourself".
Ive been learning alot lately. About myself, and also about my relationship with Jesus. Life is hard. It has its ups and downs. But there is one thing that is steady...(that's the Lord!). I know that even if my family, my home, my friends, my job... if all of that was taken away, I would still be so blessed- Because I am a CHILD OF GOD! But sometimes I focus too much on my circumstances. I have been reminded these past couple weeks that God is the only thing in my life that is constant and dependable. He ADORES me. He knows how many freckles I am gonna get this summer... he knows how many times a day I am gonna sneeze (and lately it has been alot). Maybe I am in a funk right now because He wants me to be still and listen. My personality is usually pretty bubbly,talkative, and free spirited. Maybe He is wanting me to sink back a little and watch and pray. What do ya think? I just came up with that one.
Ps. 30:5- "Weeping may go on all night... But JOY comes in the morning!
Also, I was thinking about this... Remember when I said the thing I loved most about my mom was that she LOVED people so well? She poured into people, that didnt pour back into her. She gave and gave and gave, and didnt care if they gave back in return? Well lately I have had some people in my life that I feel the Lord has placed infront of me to love. Love without getting anything back. At first i fought it.It would be easy for me to just reject them, look over them, be too busy for them. But then I remembered my mom. Sweet little mom. Just loving people. I can't do it with my own human love. No sirree. Too hard. But with the Love Jesus shows me each day, I should OVERFLOW His love to these people that I normally wouldnt.
Jeez. Pretty deep stuff here. Heavier than Totally Tubular :)
Little sneak into my "Funk".
Ive been learning alot lately. About myself, and also about my relationship with Jesus. Life is hard. It has its ups and downs. But there is one thing that is steady...(that's the Lord!). I know that even if my family, my home, my friends, my job... if all of that was taken away, I would still be so blessed- Because I am a CHILD OF GOD! But sometimes I focus too much on my circumstances. I have been reminded these past couple weeks that God is the only thing in my life that is constant and dependable. He ADORES me. He knows how many freckles I am gonna get this summer... he knows how many times a day I am gonna sneeze (and lately it has been alot). Maybe I am in a funk right now because He wants me to be still and listen. My personality is usually pretty bubbly,talkative, and free spirited. Maybe He is wanting me to sink back a little and watch and pray. What do ya think? I just came up with that one.
Ps. 30:5- "Weeping may go on all night... But JOY comes in the morning!
Also, I was thinking about this... Remember when I said the thing I loved most about my mom was that she LOVED people so well? She poured into people, that didnt pour back into her. She gave and gave and gave, and didnt care if they gave back in return? Well lately I have had some people in my life that I feel the Lord has placed infront of me to love. Love without getting anything back. At first i fought it.It would be easy for me to just reject them, look over them, be too busy for them. But then I remembered my mom. Sweet little mom. Just loving people. I can't do it with my own human love. No sirree. Too hard. But with the Love Jesus shows me each day, I should OVERFLOW His love to these people that I normally wouldnt.
Jeez. Pretty deep stuff here. Heavier than Totally Tubular :)
Little sneak into my "Funk".
6 comments:
I thought it was because I stopped blogging two weeks ago... it affected a lot of people, I know.
Well......I think sharing your heart is a wonderful thing....so don't be afraid of stepping outside of tubular :-)
From what I see, your mom would be very proud of who you are...Learning to love those who do not love is the challenge that makes or breaks most Christians...and it's a process that takes time to develop in each of us. What a fabulous example and heritage your mom passed on to you....and we are ALL blessed by it!
People are drawn to you, the way they were drawn to your mom, because of the same reason people were drawn to Jesus: because you just love them where they are, with no strings attached. It's one of the things I love most about you and one of the things that challenges me the most. I'm so proud of who you are, Ruthie. I love you!
I love you Ruthie. You are an amazing woman with a heart the size of texas (speaking of texas - come visit me). Im sorry you have been in funky town the past few weeks, but your post really challenged me to love people for the sole purpose of loving them. Gosh I luv ya
Scoot, You are too much. I love you so much sometimes my heart feels like it could burst! I am continually challenged by your love and life and I am so in awe of the heart that Jesus gave you. I am thankful that we had a mom that was so incredible that even though she's not here today in person, her life continues to challenge us to be more like Jesus. You are precious. Keep up the bloggin. BTW, thanks for encouraging me to start a blog. It has been one of the best things I've done in a long time.
jim heart ruthie :)
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