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These questions come from Amanda, who got them from a class. I guess there is some benefit in going to class.
1. What three things would be said about you and your life if you died today?
I think that it would be said that I loved the Lord, made a difference in the lives of children, and loved to learn.
2. Given the likelihood that you will not die today, and have time left to change some things in your life, what three things would you most like to have said about you and your life?
I would like it to be said that I shared my faith, encouraged others, and spoke truth through my writing.
3. If someone were to witness a week of your life, what assumptions would that person make about your values–what matters to you?
I think that they could safely assume I love to learn, as I spend a ton of time reading and writing. I hope that it would be obvious that I value the Lord, but that’s probably not as clear as I would like. I think that it’d be clear that I love children, too.
4. What values do you hold that are not evident from the way you life your life?
I value others, I really do, but this is a hard thing for me to do as an introspective introvert. I’m way more comfortable in my reading chair than I am on the streets, but I need to be on the streets (or in other houses or wherever) interacting with others more.
5. What three goals are important to you as you plan your life?
Seeking to honor God in everything I do is an important goal that influences every decision that I make. Another goal (if you can call it that) is to get married, but that has yet to change my on-the-ground plans. Another goal is to be an encourager, which is why I choose to go on trips (though hey, I do like to travel, too).
6. What keeps you from achieving what you want for your life?
The biggest hindrance is my own sin. Another hindrance to many of these plans is my own self-absorbed tendencies, something that my friends try to push me out of (which I appreciate, though I might not like!).
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WOW… that is some deep thoughts there… excellent questions for everyone!
Great post, Ronnica! It doesn’t seem to me that you’ve had writer’s block at all!
Love this!
These are great questions to consider. Regularly.
@The Two Rebeccas: Yes they are!
I never come up with deep questions like this! Haha.
I would like to get married too, but I also feel weird calling it a “goal”. “Mission” makes it seem like there is something to conquer. Is it a direction? Is it a calling? A heart’s desire? Hmm…
By the way-(random question!) are you going to Advance ’09 conference that is in your area starting tomorrow? It looks so good…
@Kristina: Me neither, but it’s good to answer them!
@Jenny: Haha, if you do get married, you can say “mission accomplished.” “Heart’s desire” sounds like Enchanted!
No, I’m not going. I’ve only heard mention of it briefly. I’m not a big conference person…more of a book reader!
Your love for the Lord is very evident Ronnica. Thanks for sharing your honest answers.
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Joy
@Joy: Thank you. It took a lot of pondering!
That’s seriously deep. Really. I would have to think for a week about how I would answer those questions. Which probably says something about me. Like that I’m a procrastinator.
@Cara: It did take me about a week to write this (and another to post it…that’s why it seems out of order with Monday’s).