December 26, 2010
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Floating down the Stream
It takes so much less effort to float in life verses standing for something. If we float it is a passive state of whatever happens happens at we are carried along the current stream of popular view due to we don't want to create a ripple for the peace of others. Yet, if one is floating are they eyes open or closed as they might see a little of what is going on around them as they are floating face up? Floating face up is better than face down due to one needs air to breathe in this wide stream of life that can flow quiet quickly to carry one far faster down the path that one thinks that can happen with lots of regret if they ever realize the the great waterfall of eternity that waits for them.
As one floats, a lot of times ones ears are underwater so it is heard to hear if one is floating on ones back in stream. Yet, the can change positions to get their head out of the floating mainstream thought of popularity. Yet, if their feet happen to touch or scrape the bottom when they just happen to be in a more shallow stream of popularity that is filling their life, they might have an opportunity to stand and make a ripple of difference in the stream from something seen or heard. Yet, that little bit of standing can create a ripple in the stream which may have interrupt the the passive state they are in.
Maybe as another reaches out to them that are standing for something in this life it can snag them for a bit until they push away from one that cared enough to snag them to try to help them out of this destructive passive force of living. One who stands tries to alert the other who is floating that there are things happening around them they need to be aware of.
Yet, one who stands can also slip with their feet or hand hold that is allowing them to stand. Yet, they keep the position of looking around with eyes able to see and ears able to hear to watch for something to reach out to to help them stand again. Some slip and start to float even if they don't plan too. Yet, their position is different floating position as they look for a way of escape of this fast current that take one off balance.
Yet, the ability to chose is still there if one is floating down the stream of popular opinion that can be a gentle form of mob rule that usually does not lead to a good place for eternity. There are various floating positions out there and places to stand or become snagged on which can create a ripple of difference in this world.
Comments (2)
Hey. I like the site! I especially like your about me section. You are very right! Humility is paramount for the spiritual growth of the believer. I find that John the Babptist's words ring truer for me all the time: "I must decrease so He can increase." We must all learn to place less importance on our own desires and chose to prioritize God's will above all else. Only then will true spiritual growth occur! Great wisdom! Keep up the good fight.
@Grungefan -
Humblness is such a key. You are so right with John Baptist's words are repeated in message by Paul also as it is the way to grow in faith!
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