Kind Of....but Kind of Not

Hanging on the basement staircase wall at my parents' home
are old letters from three of their grandchildren - missionaries' children.
This one caught my eye a couple of days ago.  
Especially that last sentence....
I chuckled to myself as I thought how many times I have been
"kind of excited about going but kind of not."
This kind of "tension" is what keeps God's children sharp--
useful in the world and dependent on Him, I think.
Apparently the Apostle Paul thought so, too

And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ whether I live or die.  For to me, living means living for Christ and dying is even better.  But if I live I can do more fruitful work for Christ.  So I really don't know which is better.  I'm torn between two desires:  I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me.  But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.  
(Philippians 1:20-24)

6 comments:

  1. Another life lesson that leads to the gospel! Awesome! Hope you have a great day!

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    1. More and more, I realize that ALL lessons worth learning are rooted in AND lead back to Gospel.

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  2. From the mouths (or pens) of children!

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    1. I admire the honesty and lack of self-consciousness in acknowledging and expressing her ambivalence re. this new, unknown situation.....

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  3. From the heart of a child....
    Speaks volumes about us all, doesn't it.
    Sending you love,
    Jackie

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    1. Hi, Jackie! Thanks for the love ♥ Sending it to YOU, too.
      And, yes. It DOES speak volumes about us all, doesn't it?

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Writing a Song a Week #3
♪ I wait for the Lord; my soul waits and in his word I hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning ♪ (Psalm 130:5-6)