We went to our far away church...
always nice to be there...
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We, thankfully, had a short Sunday nap before going to a
friend's party locally...
it was really nice!
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I got to visit with an older lady who has been
married almost 50 years and who still feels
that she is a newlywed and on her honeymoon
(I feel the same about my nearly 7 years of marriage).
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So a lot of good things.
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I've been struggling with some internal stuff;
I think part of the problem is I am not sure what exactly is
bothering me ...
in one sense many things, and feeling alienated from
a lot of the culture I feel surrounded by
(outside of the church) ... and in other ways, I am not sure.
Just I guess very much
in-between things and also like I am a 'square peg' in a sea of 'round holes'
as one would say...
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I am so glad that it is summer, that I have options for things to do
and that I have some 'breathing room' for projects...
I am trying to focus on that...
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The rest, will come, as it may,
and I just pray that God will help us all
and save us.
Come what may.
I hope you can find some answers within yourself as to what is bothering you and what, if anything, you can do about it. You have such a good attitude towards life I think and this will help. As you say, summer is full of options of pleasant things to do and enjoy in the meanwhile.
ReplyDeleteIs that you I wonder, in the first photo, wearing the pretty blue skirt and dark blue sweater?
Thanks Granny Marigold, no I took the picture. This is a loved parishioner at our faraway church!
DeleteI will pray about your unknown inner conflict... I've no doubts the good Lord will help you through it and straighten your path. Like Granny, I was also wondering if that was you in the first photo. I love the print of your skirt, so very pretty! Have a blessed week, Elizabeth! ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks! I took the picture...yesterday I wore a white skirt ♡ thanks for your kind words!
DeleteA happy marriage of 50 years--so inspirational! We most of us can hope and pray for such! I pray that God will help you with all the things in your heart. Very much I can understand how you are feeling, about being a "square peg in a round hole" and feeling removed from the culture around one. I feel like most of the time. And on reflection, I think I've felt like that most of my life! Since we can't be in church all the time, or with our church community more often during the week, it does make things harder, as one (or at least I do) feel a deep lack of connection or "meeting point" between most people I counter or even know. I pray often that God will help me to bring Him closer to others through me, that a connection may happen. It is not easy being a Christian out in the world! ;) It is lovely that it is summer now, and there are things in this season that can be healing to the body and mind. God Bless you, my friend ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteTracy, it's a blessing that you understand so much of how I feel! Lots of love to you! ♡♡♡♡♡
DeleteIt's so nice that you were able to go to your far away church to worship. I'm sure your delicious chocolate cake was much loved! I'm sorry you are feeling out of sorts. Since moving to Southern California 9 years ago, I've gotten used to my "square peg in a round whole" feeling. And, at this point in life, I've embraced my unique differences. Changes in life are never easy especially as one gets older. But embrace the things you love and it will be ok. Praying for you dear friend. 🙏🤗♥️
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Pat! I really appreciate this! You words and prayers! 🧡
DeleteI will pray for you. I know I'm having problems with fear and depression with all the challenges my son and his family are going through. I need, so much, to realize my worrying does no good, and keep them in the Lord's hands. I do what I can, but I'm not the Lord. I hope you overcome these feelings you're having. As Christians, we are square pegs that don't fit into the world's round holes, but maybe that's not what you mean? Hugs and sympathetic feelings to you. :)
ReplyDeleteOn one hand, it is uncomfortable, disconcerting, lonely to feel at odds with one's culture. On the other hand, I think this is, to some degree, what we should expect as Christians. So take comfort, sister, that you don't quite fit. This world is not our home. I tend to worry when I find I'm feeling too comfortable here. ;^) I do hope you find peace in whatever may be unsettling you.
ReplyDeleteTruly we are strangers and pilgrims on the earth and will not feel completely right until we find ourselves in the fullness of the Kingdom. May the Lord comfort you with His peace.
ReplyDelete"...God will help us all and save us"! Amen!