It's hard to say in words what I often ponder - so I gave this blog up for a long time. I did a lot of thinking at church today (often it's easy to be distracted) A couple of things were said I didn't like - I keep thinking I need to be less judgemental. Many things were said I did like and made me think of the ways I need to do better.
What to judge and what not to judge is the question. And not an easy one. I want to do the right things but it's getting harder for me to tell. I ponder my own perceptions and get lost. When do I stand up for what I think is right and when is it better to keep my mouth shut.
A wise person once said something - I have often regretted the things I've said but rarely regretted being silent. I think there is a lot of wisdom in this saying.
I'm not even close to being who I should be but I truly want to do the right things - but I'm also cynical and wonder how many people really want to be good. I do know a few, I think? But they truly are far and few between. There's a song in the movie Pump Up the Volume called Everybody Knows that says Everybody knows the good guys lost, etc. - Yet somehow a couple of people fight back - knowing they probably can't win, at least not completely - Maybe we just need to win the battles in our lives and leave the outcome of the war to Heavenly Father.
I know I can't win the war - but with God's help - maybe I can win my battle.
3 comments:
Jen! I love you! I just think that you are the best. I love you for you and for how you think. You are one of the best people I know!
You are very Zen, JEN! I often feel this is the point we're at when we start "questioning" what's right and wrong in the eyes of the world against what's right and wrong with the world in our eyes (hey, that was pretty clever if i say so myself lol) - this is where we be when we start to spiritually mature...just remember "religions" are often based upon the "ego" of the person (not God) running them, therefore if you find good in your religion TAKE IT, and never blame the religion for the human being standing behind it. This was the argument i used to have with my ex-husband - some crazy jerk hailing from this religion killed a bunch of people and my ex would say SEE the RELIGION did it (he knew better he was just trying to get a rise) Good job!
Thanks Lisa - you are clever and good with words.
I have faith in God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ - but not always some of the guys running the churches. I once meet the current Prophet of our Church - and while he's not perfect, I did feel his great love for all and for God. I find great truths in the Gospel and the doctrine of the Mormon Faith.
On my journey I always remember one of my favorite scriptures- 1 Corinthians 12: 8 "Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away." In other words only Charity - the pure unselfish love of Christ will survive. Oh - Plus a Big Dose of Humor - If we couldn't laugh, we wouldn't survive. To quote an old saying "Church is a workshop for the sinners not a social club for the saints" - it's simply here to help us learn. I'll continue to search for truth and my "way" This my seem a bit "Taoist" but there is truth all around us if we're willing to open up and let it flow through us - I just get discouraged some times. It's easier to say than do.
I think there is more after this life than we can imagine.
I appreciate your input and insights - you've walked a path I have not and I hope to continue to learn from you in your many "forms" - I like the different ?"styles" on you different sites.
How's that for Zen. (lol)
Rock On.
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