I’m joining Gypsy Mama in writing for 5 Minutes flat. No editing. No critiquing. Just flowing with the topic she presents. Today’s topic is: In Real Life
START 9:00am
In real life I am bold, but I rarely find my voice.
Perhaps I should say I rarely have a chance to talk around certain people: Husband and Child. They both love to TALK and I am usually the one sitting and listening. I often have my thoughts interrupted as I’m sharing a sentence around this place. Just one of the many reasons I love to blog because I HAVE A VOICE AND NOBODY CAN INTERRUPT ME.
As much as I love my family (not talking about my hubby and daughter here), I don’t think many of them “get” me. I’m sure I am a strange one in their eyes. My Daddy even told me one time that he thought “Crazy Peggy” was the only crazy one in our family (sorry Peggy). This happened because I defended a TV evangelist (because I BELIEVE LIKE HIM). Ha. I know my Daddy didn’t mean any harm. He loves me, but I think my Sister is the only one that truly accepts my passion I have for Jesus. (Hey Kathy!)
I shared my story with a family member the other day (you know, the one I shared on here about the guy at the bank receiving healing) and the look on her face spoke volumes. I was jumping around praising God for what had just happened and she was looking at me like, “Uh … sure …”
In real life, that is what I face (outside of my circle of heart-friends). Thankfully my husband and daughter are in agreement with me, but many others probably think I’m a fanatic or something.
What does fanatic mean anyway? I love Jesus because He gave me the ability to live a NORMAL life and not be bound by fear anymore? Well HALLELUJAH — I’m a FANactic! FAN of Father God, Jesus His Son, and the Holy Spirit!
I love that I can be completely honest on my blog and share my passions and dreams with you all. I have found many other believers out here that believe the entire Word of God. I am grateful!!!
In real life, I am just as goofy as I can be on here.
In real life I eat entirely too much chocolate. Well, entirely too much of everything and I need to get back on track with my healthy lifestyle.
I “yam” who I “yam” as the old saying goes. What you see on here REALLY IS who I am in real life. My friends can attest to that.
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Hopped over from next door @ gypsy’s…growing into our true self is a process…one thing about getting older…it gets easier to be who we are in Christ.
congrats on your weight loss…you should be proud:)
Blessings~
Thanks so much! Ha, I would be proud if I kept it off. I’ve added some back — not too much, but enough to really bother me.
A girl after my own heart! I am a fanatic and proud of it. I truly hope we will get to meet one day. I would love to sit and sip coffee, eat chocolate and share what the Lord has done in our lives. Heck, I fly for tax only, we should plan it!!!
Ha! Ha! Sometimes it is nice to have a voice with no interruptions! :)I am also a fan of Jesus and of chocolate. I love your Boaz and Ruth labels. One of my favorite stories. Boaz is such a true, godly man.
HeHe! Love your blog today! Make Me a Mary recommended you to me, and I’m glad I popped over for a visit. Thank you for sharing your heart and know that you’re not alone. I’d be celebrating about the man in the bank right along with you…
I’m the talker between my husband and I. And, my boys are finding their voices, so that minimizes my voices – plus the boys don’t want to really hear mom’s opinion! Sigh!
I totally get your experience. It’s awkward when people who you think would “get you” don’t. We’re called to plant seed – and praying that seed you planted one day grows big and is harvested! Don’t give up! You are a voice in the desert!
I heart you Beth! I get you …
Love you,
Debbie