I want to always change. I don't know - maybe it is a sign of not being happy with where I'm at. But, that doesn't sound like a bad thing. I can't imagine a time when I'll be able to sit back and say - yup, I'm perfect now, there's nothing that needs to change. It's kind of a thin line to walk. I'm ok not being perfect, but I'm not satisfied with it. Actually, being ok with not being perfect is something that still needs work. I'm told that I'm pretty demanding of myself.
One of the most freeing statements I ever heard was - "God's expectations of you are not you're expectations of you." We always seem to demand so much of ourselves, expecting perfection. Whereas God has more realistic expectations. He knows where we are weak, where we will fall. And, that's ok with Him. It's funny how that is not ok with us. And, when I think about it - who am I to say I know better than an all-powerful, and all-knowing being ?
Hee hee .... I guess this blog has said nothing about my trip yet.
It's the last weekend before I go. I'm mostly packed. Which is a good thing, because after work I'm going to take a train to Cobourg and visit a dear, dear friend who is visiting from the other side of the world. We'll have a lovely time, and then I am racing back - working Monday and Tuesday and on a plane Tuesday night. Oh I can't wait !!
One of the most freeing statements I ever heard was - "God's expectations of you are not you're expectations of you." We always seem to demand so much of ourselves, expecting perfection. Whereas God has more realistic expectations. He knows where we are weak, where we will fall. And, that's ok with Him. It's funny how that is not ok with us. And, when I think about it - who am I to say I know better than an all-powerful, and all-knowing being ?
Hee hee .... I guess this blog has said nothing about my trip yet.
It's the last weekend before I go. I'm mostly packed. Which is a good thing, because after work I'm going to take a train to Cobourg and visit a dear, dear friend who is visiting from the other side of the world. We'll have a lovely time, and then I am racing back - working Monday and Tuesday and on a plane Tuesday night. Oh I can't wait !!
1 comment:
Wow, sounds like you're in for a great time. Have you done Paris when you've gone over other times?
I'm finally catching up on a few blog entries... so:
- I had fun moving a wood pile with you, too! Thanks a bunch!
- congrats on the weight loss. well done! I'm not sure I have the discipline to cut out refined sugar, but I know my older sister did for a month and felt so good, she's not gone back on it. Way to go!
- read about the dreams God is giving you - wheeee! so cool.
Have a great time with family, with the slower pace of life, with the journey. Love ya.
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