Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Life Topic Sentence

I plan on someday soon blogging a mini-series (or 1 really long post ;) on what God is teaching me about standing firm.  However, if I attempted to write it now, the post would be full of run-ons and discombobulated (isn't that a fun word?  I have no idea if I spelled it correctly, but just had to use it!)

So the "stand firm" post is postponed, but I simply must write something today.  I'm really trying to consistently write on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Hmmmm. Third paragraph into this post and I still haven't written a topic sentence.  Huh - Topic Sentence.  I'll go with that.

I think part of my recent problem/s lately is that I have felt discombobulated. (see?  I managed to sneak that word in again!)  I have lots going on (who doesn't), many different relationships to maintain (who doesn't) and juggling several different roles (any Mom out there know what I mean?).  And yet, in all these things, I have lost sight of my one, true purpose.  The topic sentence of my life, if you will.  The main thing that keeps all the other relationsips and activities in focus and on target with the paragraphssssss of my life.

So, without further ado, here is the topic sentence of my life.  (I think.  I'm sure there are English majors who will feel the need to enlighten me what a topic sentence actually is.  But for this post, my definition is a sentence that portrays the main idea of the paragraph/story)

In this story called life, I will endeavor to live each paragraph, each chapter, to the glory of God.

I think that pretty much encompasses it.  No matter the season of life or the situation I find myself in, I need to remember it is not about all the little details, all the appointments.  I don't need to control and coordinate all the little things.  I need to keep the Main thing the Main thing.  Namely, I need to remember God is in control and that if my desire is to bring Him glory, HE will work out the details and order my day.

Now, to actually write that story?  That's the kicker :)

Interactive:
Any other ideas on Life Topic Sentences?  I'm sure there are better worded ones out there.  Let me hear them!

2 comments:

  1. Just caught up on your recent posts...thanks for being honest (yes...I feel sacrilegious praying in the bathroom). A topic sentence for life is a great exercise. I think mine would be... I desire that in all things my life reflect God's love and goodness and the truth of the Gospel of Christ.

    I appreciate you. Happy Friday,
    Kate

    ReplyDelete
  2. Happy Friday to you, too, Kate. And I love the part of your topic sentence about "reflecting God's love and goodness"!

    ReplyDelete