The end of this week has been very difficult for me. I had a person who I believed to be close to me judge me harshly and assign motives to some of my actions that was both more about them than me and also left me in a position of some angst.
The upshot of this was I went to some friends whom I trusted and was able to work out some of the issues and pain. In the discussion I was able to reflect on what drove me, really drove me. Also I had the chance to work out what I want in my relationships. In the end what I had come up with was the fact that I had work out what my life's mission statement was. Here it is;
TO KNOW AND TO BE KNOWN, BY GOD AND OTHERS.
It is as simple and as complex as that.
So want to know me? I want to be known!
Dont assume or assign "stuff" to me.
Rather ask me questions, directly and honestly. Accept my answers, directly and honestly.
I want to know you more and more. So let me speak to you and ask you about you, but tell me the truth.
I want to know God more and more. Lord God give me the courage and the grace to come and be me in front of you and let you are you in front of me.
So let me begin...
My name is Christopher (not Chris).
Here is a start!!
Blessings
3 comments:
There are some who hold you in their hearts every day although we may not communicate daily. There are some who believe you to be a leader amoungst men, which is what you are, and wish for those qualities within themselves. There are some who cherish the memories we shared all those years ago. There are some who regret not living closer to you and your family, not getting to know you better...but always believing in your powers of love, faith and forgiveness. There are some who can't wait to see you soon...keep your chin up, mate. I love you. Me.
I have really enjoyed the brief chances I have had to share with you and your wonderful family because of just that you want to know me for who I really am and you allowed us to get to know you, not some cardboard cut out.
Thanks, we remember you in our prayers regularly and look forward to the next opportunity to share with you.
Darren
Mate, you know the Pitman-Jones family loves you guys!
BTW check your hotmail.
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