PUSHING & PULLING

I am not who you think I am---there is NO Saint Lora.  I struggle--and not unlike Jacob, I wrestle with God.  "This does not look like I thought it would/should, God."  It really does not look like a wrestling match--more like a pushing and then pulling bout.

I have spent the weekend and today thinking over who I am and where I am with God.  When I paint or am alone---I think---I listen to Christian music--I focus on God--and thus where I am in my relationship with Him.  Perhaps I should become a full time painter---more time to spend on what is truly important.  I have a deck and fence to seal and then a promise to paint #1 daughter's bedroom--who knows--it could become a full time career. It would not be all bad to only paint and think of Him.

While thinking, I began questioning again---does God want me to write?  There are MANY really good bloggers out there---PLENTY of good words to help with your daily walk.  There are so many talented artists of all kinds --musicians, singers, writers--there is no short supply in talent and the loss of one would not be a big deal.  Does God desire me to write---or would I better serve Him in other areas? 

Who am I to write to encourage--when my own failures are disappointing to even me.  So I am examining my motivation---my source of inspiration--and asking, "What is your plan for me---what is Your will?"

Today I have no answer.

Genesis 32:24

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  1. The answer is: He brought you to it, He will bring you through it! You inspire so many people (including myself). I would never have gotten as far in my writing if I hadn't started reading yours! He who began a GOOD work in you will carry it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus! Until He comes on the clouds in the eastern sky, happy writing!! LOVE YOU!

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Your comments keep my writing and often cause me to think. A written form of a hug or a pat on the back and an occasional slap into reality---I treasure them all!