30 August 2011

Consumed. There is no middle ground.

Back in June I had some things churning in me. I was seriously struggling with something in my life and God ministered to me in that. I had these thoughts about this process that I'm seeing repeated in my life, so I decided to talk out my thoughts in front of my cell phone in a video (maybe a result of Keith being away).

I cut out about 5 minutes from the beginning of the video of me explaining how I tend to get completely consumed by problems - over and over in my life. And God sets me free, but then I end up getting consumed by something else. So, the problem isn't the things that consume me; the problem is me and my willingness to be consumed (as the pattern shows). But God is faithful to heal me and set me free and pull me up out of the pit. And I go on from there to form my main idea:

6 comments:

Rev10:3-4 said...

Interesting hypothesis that leaves a potentially greater challenge: discerning, in the moment, who or what is consuming you.
This can be especially tricky when applied to the areas of 'calling' or 'ministry'.

Bill said...

Watching Eagle Eye and had to look up the beautiful girl on the train's name, but wow you are a fruitcake lol

Anonymous said...

It's so good to see your face and hear your thoughts. I miss you. Someday do you think we can be nearby bff's and share like this face to face daily? When Joel buys me a webcam maybe we could skype. I'd love to do that maybe once a week? I'd love to share and listen and grow together.
xoxo Note: new blog.

Rev10:3-4 said...

Seeing any middle ground in your new surroundings?

Courtney said...

Hey Lindsay! This was so encouraging and just so wonderful to hear your voice! Miss you so much!! Love you always!

Meredith said...

Oh Bill, she is the most amazing fruitcake ever!