Wednesday, September 27, 2017

The Bride Wore Orange

La MarĂ­ee- 1950 Marc Chagall

The bride wore orange
and her groom adored
while the goat played swaying melodies
   on the cello in blue.
The groom stole a kiss
unseen by the fish 
who hovered over darkened rooftops
   on the night sky in blue.
The shadows danced
and she laid down her hands
while white-veiled she smiled 
   through the shades of blue.

I took an Art and ELA class for continuing ed credits and we were asked to write what the painting made us think of.  I was sitting fairly far back in the room and just decided to write a poem about LITERALLY what I could see happening.  :)

Can You be an Advocate and Still be a Christian? ~ Guest Blogging Day

There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death.  And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left.  Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”

And they divided His garments and cast lots. And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.”
Luke 23: 32-35 NKJV



Lately, as I've been sitting in church and listening to sermons, or taking a walk and listening to a podcast, I have been bombarded by messages that make me question my purpose as an advocate for my daughter who has special needs.  
I've received the message that God wants us to put others before ourselves.
I've received the message that God wants us to LOVE His people (which includes everyone...even those I may not necessarily "like".)
I've received the message that, when I make the world about ME, I am taking my eyes off God.
Logically I started to question my motives in EVERYTHING.  
  • Is this about me?
  • Is this just about my kid?
  • Am I advocating out of FEAR or am I actually making the difference that GOD wants me to make?

CAN I BE AN ADVOCATE AND STILL BE A CHRISTIAN?


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