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 | ruwth is writing...  [18+] I will be adding stories & reflections as time marches on. Take a gander today!  |
| (4.5)| Hello ruwth  . Thank you for entering this month's contest.
As the official Judge of this contest, I have the following comments to offer for
. Congratulations on your victory in this month's contest. Did you answer the question?Sorry to have caused you so much stress this month but I did like your answer. You often seem swamped by the concerns of the day. You give the impression of a life that is like an against-all-odds battle to keep your head above water. In fact, at the beginning of your text, I was worried when I started reading through your list that you were entirely focused on the worries of the day. I was going to critique what you wrote in terms of you're already saved, consider the lilies of the field, none of this stuff seems like life and death, heaven or hell type stakes, get a little perspective but you critiqued yourself in the end and found true focus in your answer and I hope your life also. Your answer was so good I will use it for next month's question. Use of quotes, proof-texting or AI - could I hear your voice?Oh, this was definitely all you. How consistent was your argument?I was interested in the 'method' you followed in writing this. First, you made a list of pressing concerns, then you tried comparing yourself to other more 'successful' models, and then you engaged in critical self-reflection on historical changes in your life to the present day. You received a helpful bible verse from a friend. You prayed throughout this collating and discussing and reflecting process. Often it felt like you were drowning in the mundane and the stuff that did not work out until God told you to focus on the good stuff (Php 4:8) and at the heart of all of that is your relationship with God which gives you peace. It was interesting you spent all month talking with the guy who was the answer to the problem all along without giving Him a moment to answer right until the end. My thoughts on the substance of what you saidI tried to fit your answer into the framework of the question provided. You have a place to live, a job that earns enough to pay taxes, and a car, money to shop with and so you are not living in absolute poverty although life might be tough sometimes and just getting by requires a lot of your time. Poverty was not your focus and neither was the pursuit of riches. You mentioned health problems occasionally in what you write and so pain might be an occasional issue. As a nurse, you can be no stranger to the sufferings of others. Pain is something you work with daily but this was not the focus of your answer either. You are already saved so the question of sin is not a pressing issue to one already forgiven. Though interestingly while the big problem of salvation has been resolved sins like envy or covetousness can still spoil the peace of a Christian's life. What we have been forgiven may not be something we have completely worked through. You perceived your main issue as being that you lacked a certain mental discipline, clarity, and focus. But unlike others who were also looking for enlightenment, you knew where to look for answers. You went to God in prayer and accepted Bible verses from His people. You listened to the answers and they were good ones. Focus on the good stuff and find your peace and contentment in the Lord. There is no need to covet or envy another person's life or lifestyle because God has His own special purpose and calling on your life. From what you wrote it seems you are called as a nurse providing care to the sick, as a woman of God with a mission to bless others, as a mother. You are called to do the things God shaped you for and your "Viewmaster" rear view reveals a whole bunch of good, noble, just, lovely, honest, pure moments in a full life that makes God and His people smile and which on reflection gives you peace. For you, the problem was simply finding the sweet spot where you could curl up in God's arms at peace with the life He gave you. On reflection, that was a very good answer for us all. Mechanical issuesI focused on the substance of what you wrote. Thanks again for entering. LightinMind
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