*just some thoughts i had... i'm always open to rebuke so... help yourslef to some feedback.
Thanks Trix... for turning my blog into a potential cyber signpost for all fruitcakes and dandy boys. I'm laughing really... and i did say you could design it anyway you like. So no, this isn't a complaint. Never thought i'd be emasculated on my own blog by a 15-year-old though.
anyways...
I was just talking to Des and T-Wei last night. The debate still rages on... with both sides agreeing they should rub off on each other.
It's like this. Josh and the Rocky Mountain Duo are all heart and soul. They're gung-ho with every opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the poor. On the other hand, we have Des and the Level-Headed Groovers who prefer to think before making a move (actually... minus the groovy bit... haha).
Crudely putting it, when you're all heart, you tend to rush in without assessing potential dangers. There's less emphasis on wisdom and more on meeting a need because, hey, we've been sitting pretty on our rumps for far too long. The thinkers on the other hand, like to consider all the angles first. More often that not, that leads to the aforementioned rump basting and good opportunities may get passed up on.
Both sides agree that a balance is crucial. But where is the point of balance? Who should you listen to? Go because we should or hold back because we've never chartered that territory before?
We can talk and talk and breathe fire and still, no one can concretely point out, this is where equilibrium is. Unless of course you're underage and your parents agree you should opt out.
You have to decide for yourself, if this trip or that cause or whatever, is worth it. Listen to people's opinions, but make up your own mind.
For instance, on the way back from the Frim trip, everybody was exhausted. Still the Erb boys were adamant on visiting KDD with Josh. Murmurs in the van included... they have no transport, its going to rain, they have little idea what they're really getting into. I wasn't sure. I felt however, this was one of those times where you just gotta go for it. Anyway, i erred with popular opinion. But those guys did make a difference and have since built a good friendship with the Indons there.
Then talking to Des yesterday, i realise that, in the end, we don't know these Indons. We are acquaintences and no more. How well do we really know them? Safe enough to allow a lone girl to walk in bearing gifts and friendship? That's extreme la.... but discretion is always important. Love yes... but ask for God's wisdom and understanding. And the Holy Spirit will speak to your heart.
