Word to consider... Mindset

 

Mindset: a particular way of thinking : a person's attitude or set of opinions about something.

 

I am an over thinker one that overemphasizes. I feel the need to explain because I need to understand and I now realize how easily I took everything preach to me as truth without understanding. Therefore before the next blog entitled Truth the Unpopular Gospel I want to prepare you with some thoughts to consider.

 

If our mindset is “we know” it leaves little room for new information. Just think about your mindset when it comes to certain topics. Is your mind set? Often we think something is wrong just because it’s different or we haven’t heard it before. Unfortunately, Christians as a whole are the most closed minded people I know. I think the reason is because we’ve been taught incorrectly that we must guard our hearts from evil or others and that there is a wicked force trying to overcome us through a battle in our minds. So we holdfast to what we know regardless of it’s truth or value and resist anything foreign or new.

 

So, I challenge you to allow yourself to determine for yourself what is true and the validity of what I present to you. I promise you that you are strong enough and smart enough to discern truth for yourself. Are you willing to consider your mindset beforehand and perhaps be willing to consider some thing's differently?

Word to consider... Reflection

Reflection: an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface, serious thought or consideration..

 

I haven’t posted anything here in awhile. Not because I had nothing to say but the exact opposite. I have SO much to say. I heard a wise man say that he wrote his thoughts and dreams down so that he could look back and reflect on his journey and possibly grow. I heard that nearly ten years ago. I did not utilize that wisdom until recently.

I have always journaled. Even as a young girl I kept a diary. Although I had never taken the time to look back and reflect until now. I recently gave myself time to reflect on my previously written blogs.

What is most obvious to me is my journey toward truth. In my writings I see my error and at times my lack of understanding. I also see my passion and ignorance. I see my growth and change.
A friend asked me if I want to take back some things I had said now that I have greater understanding. I’ve thought about it for a while. My answer is no. I believe that allowing others to follow my journey is a teaching within itself.

 

My prayers have been answered. I am evolving. I am growing. I will continue to share my journey with you. You are invited go back and read previously written blogs and reflect on your own personal journey.

 

My next blog topic is Truth, the unpopular gospel!