A snippit of past conversation that needed to be explored, expanded, and shared:
I am human and prone to fault, as you know. Yes, I do strive to emulate the "perfect woman" described in Scripture (Proverbs 31), but I want you to know that I am far from achieving my goal…much farther than you think.
I do worry about what others think (Proverbs 29), as I’ve stated before, and have gotten into precarious situations because of it. I trust God and wish to follow him more nearly (*sings “Day by Day”*, lol...sorry, couldn't help it) and, of course, I look for His favor, but I also allow vanity to impede my progress toward a righteous discipleship.
I am very good at being courteous and gracious and loving and all that - it comes naturally and I enjoy it. However, I am also at times petty, indecisive, cater to others’ beliefs instead of upholding my own, and am big on a few of the Seven Deadlies! I also tend toward occasional severe bouts of self-depreciation, guilt, mendacity, and isolation.
So where does that leave me?
Well, as of right now, I have surmounted a lot of that. WOOT! Just trying to keep on keeping on and we'll see how I go. Wish me luck!!
I do worry about what others think (Proverbs 29), as I’ve stated before, and have gotten into precarious situations because of it. I trust God and wish to follow him more nearly (*sings “Day by Day”*, lol...sorry, couldn't help it) and, of course, I look for His favor, but I also allow vanity to impede my progress toward a righteous discipleship.
I am very good at being courteous and gracious and loving and all that - it comes naturally and I enjoy it. However, I am also at times petty, indecisive, cater to others’ beliefs instead of upholding my own, and am big on a few of the Seven Deadlies! I also tend toward occasional severe bouts of self-depreciation, guilt, mendacity, and isolation.
So where does that leave me?
Well, as of right now, I have surmounted a lot of that. WOOT! Just trying to keep on keeping on and we'll see how I go. Wish me luck!!