Okay so from this caption, we now know what lies ahead for my future. Giving someone 'peace of mind' is a far cry from giving someone a 'piece of your mind.' ha
I recently ordered myself a new coffee mug with Maxine on it. It says 'Everyone is entitled to my opinion.' lol I can honestly say I'm an opinionated person but I hope that I am open-minded enough to not totally reject a rebuke without at least giving it some thought. ''The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind.''
Pieces of my mind are certainly more apt to fly out of my mouth when under pressure. You can't relate to this? Yea right. Sometimes the pieces can fly right back at you and smack you in the forehead. One time at the airport, the ticket counter person seemed to be going slower than slow. I slammed my fist down on the counter and said 'YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE US MISS OUR FLIGHT.' He calmly said, 'ma'am you're flight has been delayed.' 'Oh, okay, good' was all I could humbly say.
We must have a firm foundation of our beliefs that are unwavering but our opinions can often be quickly given without thought or merit. Sometimes people don't want to know what we think but if they do, they will ask.
I recently read something that is so needed and something God has worked in me this past year. We Christians tend to be Moralists/Pharisees sometimes and want to only make a point in people's lives and do it in a crabby,snarky and sometimes self righteous way. It is easy to make a point in someone's life. What is very very hard is to make a difference in someone's life. Your blog does this and it is what makes you such a special person and a blessing to all that come in contact with you.
ReplyDeleteThis comes from Mark Driscoll who got it from Andy Stanley. To make a difference in people's lives you: Pursue them,get to know them,understand them,love them and serve them.
I don't think I can say anything else. David said it all! Thanks again for a great post, Angie. You are loved!
ReplyDeleteAnother good one, Angie. David's comment was so nice and true--maybe he should start a blog too. Mom
ReplyDeleteDitto what everyone said about David's comment. I think I need to print that quote - it's great. I'm quite the opinionated one myself...good reminder to keep it reigned in!
ReplyDeleteMargie Haustein once said "You need to have an opinion on everything but you don't always need to share it." Thanks for your thoughts. Joel
ReplyDeleteBoy, I have given "a piece of my mind" way too many times, and immediately regretted doing so. Much better to resolve to do what Andy Stanley advised....oh, that I might strive to do just that. Seems you know me a little too well with some of your topics, Angie....have you been following me around?? Love you, sweet girl...T.
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