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Unless

By Wanda

Confession is good for the soul isn’t it? Well I have a bit of confession today. I have always been the shy, introverted type. And because of that I lived a life full of conditions.

I wouldn’t eat inside a restaurant unless someone else was with me.

I wouldn’t speak unless spoken to first.

I wouldn’t ask unless I was pretty sure the answer would be yes.

I wouldn’t go unless someone I knew would be there.

So many unless(s) left me with less that what life had to offer.

Are you living a life full of unconscious and unspoken unless(s) that has kept you in a limited place?

Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. Psalms 127:1

 

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Comments

  1. welcome to my world of poetry says

    25 April, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    There are so many "Unless's in our lives new ones seem to appear eevery day.
    Enjoy your U word posy.

    Many thanks for you lovely comment.
    Yvonne.

  2. Joanne Sher says

    25 April, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    Great word for "u" – we ALL have unlesses. Great reminder.

  3. BLUEBUTTERFLY says

    25 April, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    What can I say, Wanda, except, "I confess".

  4. septembermom says

    25 April, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    Wanda, this is a very thought provoking post for reflection. It's very true that many of us hold back consciously and unconsciously by putting restrictions are being ourselves or being truly free.

    I need to believe in me more without putting those kind of conditions on it. Thanks so much for this post!

  5. a sojourner says

    25 April, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    Perfect scripture used:)

  6. Missie says

    25 April, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    I can totally relate.

  7. Fifi Flowers says

    25 April, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    Unless I looked through old emails… I would not be visit YOU today!
    ENJOY!
    Fifi

  8. wisdomvirtueandrubies says

    25 April, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    I used to be the same way, Wanda, and I still have a ways to go. I never looked at it this way, though. This was a very good post.

  9. Lorena G. Sims says

    25 April, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    I didn't really thought of that until I read your post. I can totally relate.

  10. Pam says

    25 April, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    Looks like there are quite a few of us who are on a first name basis with "unless", Wanda. Thanks for the spiritual perspective on how limiting this can be.

  11. Wanda says

    26 April, 2011 at 1:51 am

    Glad to see I'm not alone. This post didn't go in the direction "I" had originally intended but Father knows best. It was one of those kind I immediately wanted to retrieve after hitting the publish button.

  12. Karen says

    26 April, 2011 at 1:51 am

    Simply profound lesson on this…I share many of these unless(s) with you…thanks for making me realize what this does….

  13. Ella says

    26 April, 2011 at 2:55 am

    Wow, this stimulates a lot of memories n' thoughts. I always hesitated, felt inadequate. It is a difficult road. I think a lot of us, just get tired of the same turn of events and then we start to change.
    It takes time and experience to come to this~ I can relate! Great post~

  14. Empty Nest Insider says

    26 April, 2011 at 2:57 am

    Thanks for visiting me! I could relate to some of your 'unless' moments. That's why the A-Z Challenge is so great, because it makes us face up to some of our insecurities by putting our thoughts out there. Looking forward to seeing more of you! Julie

  15. Christy LaShea says

    26 April, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Wanda, I'm like you, I won't eat inside a restaurant unless someone is with me. Your post made me think that when we give in to our introverted ways, we may risk missing a blessing.

    I enjoy your site! Found you via the A-Z challenge. Sad to see it ending!

    Christy

  16. Monti says

    26 April, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    Interesting "U" post. I know the feeling, "I won't go unless you go with me."

    Nice to meet you on A to Z.

    Monti
    NotesAlongTheWay

  17. ginahyatt says

    26 April, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Wanda, I have come across many people over the years that hold to the "unless" policy. Wow, I love how you brought light to it! I dont want to be a person who is limited by conditions either! great word! – gina

  18. Kim @ Stuff could... says

    26 April, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    I can say a few "unless" also.

  19. lioneagle says

    27 April, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Hi Wanda –

    How interesting about you. Are you still inclined in those areas?

    It is obvious to me that you have a sweet spirit that leans, in earnest, to the things of GOD. Also, it is clear that you love Him.

    That scripture spoke volumes.

    Thank you, Wanda.

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