This is my little sister, Mary (and her daughter Katie). For some reason (my pride) I haven't shared this blog with her until last night. She shared with me in an e-mail this morning that she didn't know me. It saddened me that she doesn't! I have tried through the years to balance having God be my center and being gentle about how I share it with my family. I have failed too many times and am a hypocrite in their eyes too many times! Thank you God for forgiving me!
This question has come up lately ... What have I done with Jesus? Am I pointing the people I love to Him? I am ashamed to admit that I have disappointed God! My own sister doesn't know me! I am not doing a good job with sharing my faith. I hear God telling me this... "Angie, you better start being authentic in the real world, not just in this blog world!"
So... I want to dedicate today's post to my sister, Mary/Goose (I don't know how she got that nickname). She needs our prayers today for some personal issues. This song on the bottom always reminds me of her. She sang it years ago! I was proud of her then, and I'm proud of her today! You are an excellent mother, daughter and sister! YOU are an amazing woman!
May I lift your eyes toward Heaven!
I love you, "Goose"!
Annie xoxo
13 comments:
Oh Angie...I am in COMPLETE understanding with you on this one.
I repeat exactly what you said. It is very hard for me because my family is scattered across the country and we do not see each other and the little contact we have is pretty superficial.
I try to be as real as I can with the little time I have with them.
My parents are the only ones who know who I really am. But, my brothers do not.
It is just so very hard. I guess it is something we must pray about. I bet we could sit down and talk for days about this one.
We both want to be the real deal. Lord, give us the strength and courage to do so with all people in all things.
Blessings and love friend!
Ang,
I totally understand.
I sent out the blog to all my friends and family out of town but for some reason did not let any of my friends here in town know about it. It was as if I wanted to keep that part of me personal - wierd huh?
Love ya,
Kim
Hey Ang!
I totally relate on this one...Many of my family members do not 'know me' because they reject the faith that is the center of everything I am. They may can control our verbal conversations, but they can't shut me up on my blog! I KNOW they read everyday so it is my way of witnessing since other doors are shut for me...
much love,
Lisa
Lisa
know what you mean! I am going to pray for your sister now on her personal issues. :)
It is so hard when it is family! They know you as you were and find it hard to accept who you are in Christ. I had a hard time with that with my siblings for a long time. But now my younger sister is in Christ and I'm gentler in talking to the others. I am trying more to BE what He wants me to be and not what i want to be or am inclined to be.! Thanks for your comments. This is a sad time, but we know God has a plan in all this.
Hi there Angie. :) I thought I'd stop lurking and say hi! It took me awhile to tell my sisters about my blog too! Thank you for inspiring me to be real! Have a great day...
Hi Angie,
Amen from Canada! I want to focus on the more important things in life i.e. my loved ones, but most of all God.
Must admit, the enemy knows that my weakness lies in TV.... not watching inappropriate things, but once in a while hearing things that are of this world.
Thanks for your encouragement!
Ang, I hope you and your sister "find each other" and soon. I know what you mean, though. Sometimes we keep parts of ourselves seperate from other parts because of the reaction of one or the other. You haven't failed at anything if you're still working to fix it! I wish you all the luck in the world!
You two share the same smile! And, I don't think God is disappointed in you at all, Angie. He is rejoicing in your journey with Him.
Hi Angie,
Life is just sooooo hard sometimes. I don't know all the 'right' answers to tell you, or the paths that you have been on, but I care and will lift you up to our Father. I pray you and your sisiter will come to enjoy a sweet relationship.
May God bless you and yours,
Tonja
Hey friends-
I love my sister. (Although we have had our moments, ...seven kids in ten years!). We are a very close family. It's just that some are at a different place on our journey. I think she was blessed by my blog... it's just that she didn't know about this part of my life! It was no mistake that she found it, if you know what I mean.
:)
I, too, totally understand. It's hard sometimes to share parts of our life, even with our own family. Thanks for your honesty. I love your heart.
Hugs!
Kat
This is such a sweet post, and it steps on my own toes. I don't think my family knows my heart, either. It's easier sometimes to be "family" to a stranger, so we find ourselves being strangers to our family. You have a very dear heart, and I pray Mary will know it well. A good start to see this blog and concentrate on the deep and sweet things of life. While I was reading this post, I was listening to Draw Me Close in your later post. In drawing us close to Him, He brings us each other. Love you, A.
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