What are some things you have done but previously thought you could never do?
Being a super shy little girl, I never thought I would get up in front of people and open my mouth, much less, sing. However, after getting married and growing up and allowing the Lord to work in my life, I have done more than I ever dreamed I could do.
Whereas, most people who sing say "I sang my first solo in church when I was 2!", I am a strange one and have to say, "I sang my first solo in church when I was about 28 or 29!" Looking back, I am still amazed that I actually stepped up on that stage and did that!
There was a period of years where I would sing solos and then sing with my husband's Southern Gospel quartet when they had a song that called for a 5th part. Those were great times!
But, looking back, it was a phase of my life that only lasted a short while.
Now the thought of getting back on stage, frightens me so much that it's hard to imagine ever doing it again. I guess the Lord has moved me on to other things.
What I'm doing now, that seems so strange for me, is blogging my thoughts and sharing them with others. Normally I'm a pretty private person and only share what I'm comfortable with. But blogging has opened up a way to do what I've always loved, which is writing and a way to share my life and testimonies with other women, in hopes that I can inspire someone along the way.
What I'm doing now, that seems so strange for me, is blogging my thoughts and sharing them with others. Normally I'm a pretty private person and only share what I'm comfortable with. But blogging has opened up a way to do what I've always loved, which is writing and a way to share my life and testimonies with other women, in hopes that I can inspire someone along the way.
Living in relationship with Christ has taught me that no matter what you think you can't do, Christ will do things through you and with you, that you never dreamed of!
I look forward to whatever phase He gives me next. "Through HIM, I can do all things!"
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Debbie, I can relate. When I was younger, I was so outgoing, yet as I'm get older, I am becoming more and more reclusive. My blog is about the only way I share much of myself anymore. I'm not sure how to overcome this. I'm not even sure I want to anymore. But, I'm glad you shared, and that you put yourself out there. It's really not a bad thing, you're fabulous! ~Tammy
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DeleteThank you:) I feel the same way you do about being reclusive. The older I get, the more satisfied I am right HERE in my little home!
Oh, Debbie. I definitely know how you feel. I'm an extremely quiet person. I am an only child and I wouldn't necessarily say that I am shy... I just often don't know what to say and don't want to be a bother to others. I've always been a writer though. It's just so much easier to write. It's easier to share and be open this way. If people want to read it they can, if not... no big deal. Judging by the 92 followers over there though it looks as if a lot of people want to read what YOU have to say. :)
ReplyDeleteHillary,
DeleteThanks for the vote of confidence! Sometimes I wonder!!
I am an introvert and I have found blogging such a wonderful outlet. It is a paradox every single time I hit the publish button, I know. But there is just enough distance between me and the printed word to make it okay. And words have always been my friends. I think that is true of a lot of quiet types like us. I am glad you find your writing a joy.
ReplyDeleteMay, I'm finding it a joy that you are reading my writing every week:) And, it's so good to know that I'm in good company!
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