Tea
I couldn't sleep last night so i got up and made myself an obligatory cup of tea which, in Britain, seems to be the solution for all ills. Certainly, in any serial drama worth its salt, the humble 'cuppa' makes an appearance whenever a character receives earth-shattering news, as a symbol of all things comforting and providing a solution as to what to do, when you don't know what to do, in any given situation.
So there i was, cup of tea in hand, trying to relieve my mind of the worry that kept me awake, when i began to think about the various time zones around the world and who might be awake or asleep. It makes you realise how very small you are when you consider the vastness of the world. Yes, you've guessed it! If i could not comprehend the vastness of the world in which we live, i could only ponder in awe at the infinite magnitude of God.
I wondered what people made of Jesus after his death. Some must have thought him a rebel, a dissident or even a lunatic, to borrow one of CS Lewis' options. I wondered what my family would think of me if i died right now. What flavours would i leave behind in this world? What fruit? What theme?
It's impossible to please people, so i decided i wouldn't try and this thought seemed to ease the situation that disturbed my sleep. If pleasing God leaves questions in people's minds then, so be it!
So there i was, cup of tea in hand, trying to relieve my mind of the worry that kept me awake, when i began to think about the various time zones around the world and who might be awake or asleep. It makes you realise how very small you are when you consider the vastness of the world. Yes, you've guessed it! If i could not comprehend the vastness of the world in which we live, i could only ponder in awe at the infinite magnitude of God.
I wondered what people made of Jesus after his death. Some must have thought him a rebel, a dissident or even a lunatic, to borrow one of CS Lewis' options. I wondered what my family would think of me if i died right now. What flavours would i leave behind in this world? What fruit? What theme?
It's impossible to please people, so i decided i wouldn't try and this thought seemed to ease the situation that disturbed my sleep. If pleasing God leaves questions in people's minds then, so be it!
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Comment by Poppy on February 7, 2010 at 4:44pm - i dont people please an i dont find it hard. i never have mainly because i dont care what ppl think of me. i find it harder to make atachments. other ppl find that easy i dont.
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Comment by SlipOfTheTongue on February 5, 2010 at 6:57pm - Poppy we are all taught from an early age to please people, we are to serve each other, not be people pleasers. It's a hard habit to break or even to be aware of in yourself sometimes. I have found it very hard on both counts!
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Comment by Poppy on January 31, 2010 at 12:13pm
- i think i woul leave behinb a space where there used to be a noisy me. its true that you cant make people like you so dont try they either like you or they dont.
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Comment by Jeanne Irvin on January 25, 2010 at 7:34pm - I agree with you, if pleasing God leaves questions in people's mind, let them imagine what they will. We have something that is so different from what the world ever dreamed of. A supreme being, maker of the universe, that loves us and is concerned about every aspect of our lives. Isn't that wonderful? The power of God is like the sun. I wish we could comprehend that power. We could do so much, but we have this flesh that makes us emotional and susceptible to earthly things. There is no good in man, but God. If he has no God then he is just a tool for Satan to use. I'm sure you've noticed how many mean spirited people there are around you. I am so grateful for the spirit of God in me. I need him more and more each day. I want to get closer to him so I can have the confidence that the prophets did. God bless you!
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