I hate being asked to describe myself, what would I say really? Awkward, selfish, impatient...hmmm, so much for that. No really, let's start with awkward, if you've ever met me for the first time (which I assume you have if you're reading this) you probably remember a quiet girl who seemed to have nothing to say and in fact sort of acted like she'd rather be anywhere else. Well, let me put your fears to rest, it was not on account of you that I wanted to make a run for it but the deep fear that you might actually break through my fortress walls and ultimately see something that repulsed you and of course run for the hills yourself. There is really no better way to defend yourself than to never actually need to do so.
Selfish and impatient go together, just ask any one of my students who has asked me one too many questions. I wrap myself so far in my own world that I can't see the needs of others, let alone put them above my own.
Now before you decide never to read my blog again because you are now so depressed you're reaching for the chocolate ice cream know this...I am confident that He who began a good work in me(and you) will bring it to completion. Seeing my sin and weakness is only one piece of the puzzle, the gospel of Christ which covers my sin, the Holy Spirit who renews my heart and mind make me complete and whole and most important hopeful.
And, since there are two side to every story you might know (if you stuck around after that awful first meeting) that I am a very loyal friend and in the same breath of impatience and selfishness I have a great deal of compassion for those who are broken and hurting around me. So, I guess it's not all so bad. The point is, I am human and so are you and describing yourself in 200 words is just weird. ;)
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
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