People have certain expectations from this blog. They come here to get a laugh and marvel at the insanity of my mind. I often refrain from posting serious topics for many reasons. It's not that I don't think of serious things. It's just that usually the things I think deeply on are not necessarily things that I want to share with the entire blogosphere. I like sharing my "real" moments with my closest friends. But today, I feel like being real on the blog. So here's some stuff I have been thinking about over the past few days...
I don't want an exciting life. I used to think I wanted a life of glamour and adventure. You know, an Indiana Jones meets Pride and Prejudice kind of life (now there's a movie for ya). But I have come to realize my desires are much more simple.
~I want to drink lemonade while sitting on a porch swing. ~I want to watch kids playing in a sprinkler. ~I want to spend my life with a man who will always be my best friend. ~I want to walk in a forest and hear the wind sailing through the trees. ~I want to bake bread. ~I want to invite friends over for coffee. ~I want to see the wonder on a child's face when he sees his first rainbow. ~I want to grow vegetables.~I want to hug someone and know that I don't have to let go if I don't feel like it. ~I want to find the beginning of a country road and drive on it all the way to the end. ~I want to say "I love you" and hear someone say those words to me. ~I want to play in the rain. ~I want to conform my will to that of the Father's.
So Lord Jesus, if any of these "wants" are not of you, take them upon Your altar.
7 comments:
That was beautiful Laurie. What a life! I do hope you get to experience all that and more. ;)
But I can tell you from my own experience living in the country, that going down a country road until it ends usually ends up with a bunch of cows and a man with a gun (all rednecks have at least a 42).
Laurie, this post was so beautiful that it make me come out from hiding as a lurker on your blog. I know how you feel about realizing your desires for your life are changing. Way to go on an amazing post! I pray that God blesses you beyond anything you've ever dreamed!
Laurie, that touched me...and I have to admit that I want those same things. Wow!
Ladies, thanks for the kind words and encouragement.
Kelly, I used to live in the country so I know how this works. But that's part of what I love about driving down those roads. You never know what you'll discover at the other end.
Sarah, I have been lurking on your blog too! Thanks for posting!
I want edge. Issues.
Laurie, I think that's great. I go back and forth between wanting those simple things, and desiring more...but not sure more of what.
Shanna, that's hilarious.
"I want more...and I know I shouldn't..." ~ Anakin Skywalker, hours before becoming Darth Vader
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