Several months ago I came across a fascinating blog post. The author briefly discussed a trend (back-in-the-day) among writers/authors to sum up their lives, or in other words to succinctly write their memoir, using only six words.
-Ernest Hemingway
-anonymous blogger comment
-anonymous blogger comment
“Loving this life –Longing for next”
“Never forget–> the heart is resilient”
“Big Heart. Bigger Dreams. Biggest Mouth”
So, if you had to sum up your life in six words and six words only, how would you do it?
A Postscript: I will have you know that I could sit around reading these all day. I have learned so much about so many of you through just six words. For instance, we have among our blog community several two-time cancer survivors, a missionary to Thailand, and a 27 year old mother of one who is now expecting triplets (apparently the natural way)! How cool is that?!? I loved all of your comments but I wanted to post a few that stuck out to me as a summary:
“Goodbye is sometimes the hardest word spoken”
“My Life- More than Six Words”
“Former Pharisee Striving to be Humble”
“Silly heart wants to dream again”
“Traumatized caterpillar peeking out of cocoon”
“He Loves Me…wish I could”
“Life is messy pass the mop”
“Tried to run, nowhere to hide”
“Brother’s May wedding: Need affordable Liposuction” (Hilarious!)
“All for Him and Him for all”
“I’m a big sinner Bigger Savior”
“Redeemed: From divorce court to pulpit”
“From trash to treasure through Christ”
“Screwed up Life never the same”
“Seeing the Sacred in Ordinary Life”
Thank you to everyone who participated! I loved reading all of them- the hilarious ones, the sarcastic ones, and even the incredibly sobering ones!
In Him no fear, loving freedom!
I live so others see Him!
I found the anchor of hope.
Jesus loves me, this I know!
Naive–crushed–healed–joyful– thankful–awestruck!
God take away my sorrow please!
Two babies here, two in Heaven.
learning to forgive have been forgiven
Everyone’s good time party girl RESCUED!!!
Finally real grwoth, wanting Him more!
Praising, thanking Him for the Storm!
Striving to become more like Him
Turning my mistakes… into a ministry!
I’ve been unfaithful but never unloved.
I was had – now I’m not.
Searching for truth and purpose everyday…
I’m late, but I really thought this through.
Past- Pharisee
Future- Proverbs 31 woman
Husband suicide,
Single mother,
DEEP ANGUISH!
Take my hand, Don’t let go
GOD’S BIGGER THAN ALL I’M FACING
Daily Manna, Glorify God, Joy Cometh
MMF hey
my life is short and sweeet
SC
Pastor’s tired wife ~ asking God why?
Finding the beauty in everyday things….
(inspired by the fact that “ordinary life is artful…” A. Trigiani)
Big girl panties = wedgies with lace
In case the phrase isn’t familiar to all, “Put on your big girl panties and deal with it!” is the newest catchphrase to grace local t-shirts.
Tried own, gave up, let God
“His grace is sufficient for me.”
Seed planted, new field, waiting(to)bloom
Secure & Safe In His Love
My Life: Cleanup in Aisle Five!
I’m sorry to be off-topic, but I really pray that Miss Beth can read this note today- I want her to know how much her teaching “Who do you trust” from Life Today is ministering to me in an area of deep worry and concern in my life right now. Thank you for this teaching, and know it is greatly helping.
God Bless you all!
Letting go – Jesus take the wheel.
Brand New Carpet…Already Soot stained
Want to be Mommy – still waiting.
Saved, Served, Sinned,
Repented, Restored, Rejoicing!
Born, adopted, loved, Aodpted, loves, eternally.
Trusting Jesus to get me through!
Telling His Story with My Life.
He the Potter, I the clay
Child of divorce married 15 years.
Present suffering leading to eternal joy.
mine come from the same song
Jesus loves me this i know…
they are weak-He is strong
constantly redefining as life keeps changing
Loved beyond measure, hope for future
sowed with tears, harvesting in joy
Can’t choose just one…only Him!
Susan k in Bradenton, FL
Cannot wait to see what’s next.
Cancer a gift…we are changed!
Can never get enough of Jesus!
LEARNING to be content in HIM.
Sustained by faith, hope and love.
Hopes. Done some. Pray L-rd, favor.
Cherished by God —
Wounded Heart Healed.