inspired. truly.
way back in may, a good friend of mine provoked a good question out of me after he debated how he wasn't detached from anyone or anything. i asked, if you are not detached, then to what are you attached?
He took a full month to answer. I am still working on it. I thought long and hard about what I could attach to, without be judgmental towards myself. I am attached to my family. My friends. Internet. Wide Open Spaces and Simple Beauty......but maybe they are not
attachments. When I went to look up a definition, I couldn't find a legitimate defining of any form of "attach". The best I could do is "having a personal tie to", which Webster (my old stand-by) happily provided (via Internet). My definition: having a strong connection towards something that proves an individual not being able to survive without.
It sounds terrible but I understand that I may have to live without my family. I wouldn't enjoy it. But I would survive. My friends are constantly changing, if the Truth be told. Internet--material. Wide Open Spaces-- preferred but not critical. Simple Beauty...too much of a good thing gets boring.
God. unchanging. all-knowing. eternal life. attachment! i couldn't survive without Him. I wouldn't even be here without Him. It really made me think hard about my whole perspective on life. I have a split second in time here in the history of the world. I can be fairly assured that I will not be incredibly famous, in any textbook, set world records or break Gold Medal standings. But in the eyes of my Creator, I am one in infinity. The only one He makes of me. Ever.
So in this season of new school years, in new schools, with new friends, I pray that we all remember the true attachment we hold. He misses you. Give Him a call sometime. And ask Him the tough questions. He knows everything. Why not?
you opened blinded eyes to see that the sun rises in Your time,
kate linn
Just a little "simple beauty" for your day...from my trip to Elon and UNC: Asheville.
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ahhh thank you
I love you so much and I hope you have agreat senior year. cherish it because believe me it'll be the best year of your life, and it'll go by quickly. keep bennett in line. i know you will.love you always,lauren marie