A Godly Pursuit
*Pre-post advisory: No, I don't turn every conversation I have into a post, but you never know (: ....and though I do value some people's words and opinions, I'm not advising to always be focused on what people think of you, but sometimes it is something to consider. What matters lies in the heart.
I lay out under the stars, having pleasant conversation with splendid gals. We were continuing to get to know each other, and I seriously think this lady to be pretty swell. But she said something that I haven't been able to get out of my mind in the last 24 hours. She said I had been voted the mostly godly girl in one of our circles. Now, this can be an encouragement for sure, except maybe the fact that to be voted on, one has to be discussed. And Uh-oh usually comes to mind when people say they've "heard so much about me." :) It can also be humbling and shocking. It's nice to know that you are thought highly of, these are the kind of words that make souls stronger, the kinds of words you should say.
But what hasn't left me is the thought, is this something that could genuinely be true of me? It's easy to look good on the outside, scripture often speaks of looking beautiful on the outside, or appearing as righteous, but inside being anything but beautiful. People can see my good deeds, how I interact with people, what I wear, and so on, but they may not know my heart, my thoughts, my daily life with Jesus, and those are the things that matter. I can look good, anyone can 'fake it 'till they make it' in some ways, but I don't want to do that. I do want to strive to be godly. Obviously, again, what matters is the motivation behind that, I don't want to do it out of pride. But pursuing to be godly is, well, a godly pursuit. I want my life to reflect that. And if I'm striving be godly, it's going to continue to affect the way that I think, talk, walk, dress, how much time I spend with Jesus(because everyone know that to become like somebody, you have to spend time with them), and what I do. I want Who I live for and the reasons behind what I do to be evident. Philippians 4:5 talks of letting our "gentleness" be evident to all people. Gentleness is a word that is not commonly used, but it is a fruit of the spirit, I think it does show what we're motivated by and who we're living for.
Could I say that in that particular circle I am the most godly girl? I don't know if I could make that statement, but I want to strive to be! There is danger in comparing ourselves to others, but it is healthy to evaluate where you're at. If I'm pursuing this, what might or should I do differently? If I do this, does it reflect that? It's been good to think on those things, to ask some questions of myself and my Creator. Maybe there are some ways that I should be living differently if I want others, all people, to see God's goodness in me.
I lay out under the stars, having pleasant conversation with splendid gals. We were continuing to get to know each other, and I seriously think this lady to be pretty swell. But she said something that I haven't been able to get out of my mind in the last 24 hours. She said I had been voted the mostly godly girl in one of our circles. Now, this can be an encouragement for sure, except maybe the fact that to be voted on, one has to be discussed. And Uh-oh usually comes to mind when people say they've "heard so much about me." :) It can also be humbling and shocking. It's nice to know that you are thought highly of, these are the kind of words that make souls stronger, the kinds of words you should say.
But what hasn't left me is the thought, is this something that could genuinely be true of me? It's easy to look good on the outside, scripture often speaks of looking beautiful on the outside, or appearing as righteous, but inside being anything but beautiful. People can see my good deeds, how I interact with people, what I wear, and so on, but they may not know my heart, my thoughts, my daily life with Jesus, and those are the things that matter. I can look good, anyone can 'fake it 'till they make it' in some ways, but I don't want to do that. I do want to strive to be godly. Obviously, again, what matters is the motivation behind that, I don't want to do it out of pride. But pursuing to be godly is, well, a godly pursuit. I want my life to reflect that. And if I'm striving be godly, it's going to continue to affect the way that I think, talk, walk, dress, how much time I spend with Jesus(because everyone know that to become like somebody, you have to spend time with them), and what I do. I want Who I live for and the reasons behind what I do to be evident. Philippians 4:5 talks of letting our "gentleness" be evident to all people. Gentleness is a word that is not commonly used, but it is a fruit of the spirit, I think it does show what we're motivated by and who we're living for.
Could I say that in that particular circle I am the most godly girl? I don't know if I could make that statement, but I want to strive to be! There is danger in comparing ourselves to others, but it is healthy to evaluate where you're at. If I'm pursuing this, what might or should I do differently? If I do this, does it reflect that? It's been good to think on those things, to ask some questions of myself and my Creator. Maybe there are some ways that I should be living differently if I want others, all people, to see God's goodness in me.
"...His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence."
"I used to think the words spoken about us described who we are, but now I know they shape who we are." ~Bob Goff
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