Sound Off!
**Stepping up onto my soap box and tapping the microphone.**
Hello? Is anyone there? *tap tap* Hello?
Well, friends, today I come to you, because I am frustrated beyond all explanation. HOW have we let this happen? Let what happen? THIS...this struggle. This tug of war. This hurt. This ache.
I'm talking about the "this" that I see in my fellow women's eyes. I can only speak for the women, but I'd venture to guess that you men might be feeling something similar in a way.
I see a dissatisfaction in many people's eyes. They are stuck in a position that leaves them longing, aching, yearning, begging, thirsting, dying for more. More freedom. More relationship. More time. More acceptance. More love. More.
Some are stuck because of choices they have made. Some are stuck because of choices that we made for them. Some are stuck because they don't know any other way. Some are stuck because they're scared. Some are stuck because they're discouraged.
Just stuck.
And me? I'm frustrated, because I feel helpless.
I want to give them more. I want to release them. I want to share whatever little wisdom I possess. I want to DO something for them. If they're overwhelmed by the cleanliness of their home, I want to wipe the slate clean and instantly give them the ability to maintain their home. If they're overwhelmed by their children, I want to teach them techniques and methods that will bring peace and order to their household. If they're overwhelmed by their finances, I want to share with them what Mike and I have learned through our own experiences and the wisdom of our parents. If they're feeling stuck, because they're paying some temporary consequences for decisions they've made, I want to offer them hope and reassurance that this too will pass. I want to broaden their vision. I want them to see all the amazing things that God has planned for their future...for their GOOD and their PROSPERITY.
I am SO TIRED of not being used.
Hinani. Here I am.
Send me.
I agree with you totally. I
I agree with you totally. I see this so often, and it's sad that they're so blinded and helpless. I don't feel like I can do anything for them, kind of just stuck off in the corner watching the world go by. They scream for attention but push it away in fear when they get it. Anyway, I love you, and I'll see you on Sunday.
I forgot to ask earlier, but
I forgot to ask earlier, but is your family getting together in town or not?
I felt led to write you
Lindsay,
I first read your blog entry about Lydia Focosi 3 days ago. I sobbed as so much of the entry was applicable to me to remind me of Gods love and the good that he has planned. This morning I read your entire blog and now know that God wants me to share with you an at-home financial opportunity that could change your family's life. I dont know how to express this overwhelming sense of awe and yet not sound like a stalker. I live in Angola IN and have 4 children and work from home. I attend the Assembly of God church here and two weekends ago spoke at our Prayer Summit about how "Broken is Beautiful". I shared my testimony and let the other ladies know that everything we go through in life only makes us better people and that we can use this to go out and help others. Please call me - my cell phone number is 260-249-5253.
I have a friend that is
I have a friend that is stuck in each and every way you've listed. It kills me to see her this way. I keep praying and speaking truth to her. I know she WILL find that happiness, peace and contentment again one day. I just pray sooner than later. It hurts to see someone we love so much suffering. I Love your heart Lindsay!