Kate said order.
I like order. I loathe chaos.
When I sense there is no order to something I’m involved in or that is happening around me – I tend to recluse and quiet the chaos. A lot of people take that as rude or unsocial – but for me, it is the best way to handle the situation.
You will never find me front and center in a chaotic atmosphere.
Disorderly conduct
No excuse for it. Not a way to get your point across. IF I have a point to make, I pick up a pen, or tap at a keyboard – I don’t grab a megaphone or a firestick.
Order or confusion?
There’s no choice for me – I’ll choose order every single time.
You know what? So will God.
For God is not the author of confusion but of peace [order]…1 Corinthians 14.33
What is your standard of order?
I think that is a good question to ask ourselves in this tumultuous world. Do we succumb to loud pressure to avoid chaos and just go along with the masses and keep order?
Or, do I have the courage of my God-given convictions to maybe create a little chaos rather than go status-quo?
Tough question…I’m pondering my personal answer. I pray to God I always have the courage to stand for what is Godly and not goodly or comfortable. Our lives might depend on it someday.
Good thought to ponder. God hates confusion, but He also wants us to stand for what is right, which can sometimes be seen as disorderly… may we seek His will and His way. I’m like you, I tend to withdraw when things are too chaotic. Thank you for sharing your words!
Lauren, fine lines but we need to learn and discern.
Wasn’t really intending to comment much today (it’s really hard, still, to focus), but I wanted to give you, dear Susan, a smile.
I’m the monkey in the wrench,
the burr beneath the saddle,
loose screw that drops the bench,
the bloke God made to addle
the normal gentle thinking folk
whose live in quiet dignity;
the crack-ed shell, the broken yolk;
well, bubba, that be me.
It’s not something soon to stop
(just thought you ought to know);
I’m a bull who takes my china shop
everywhere I go
to defuse that calm and quiet
and begin a proper riot.
Is it okay to just say I LOVE YOU. Not in a weird way. In a pure, rebel way. You & B. xoxo
Your words are thought provoking. I have been reading through the Old Testament. God is truly a God of order, laying out the way Israel was to live–but there were times when He directed them to go to war against evil.
He sure did. We just have to know The Word, His Voice, and discern the truth.
Oh, dear! Here I sit in my messy apartment, and you post a statement about how God loves order! I’m working on it, I truly am, and God sees the intents of my heart. Some day, some day….. Love you, Susan!
If we lived closer, I’d come help you organize – it’s one of my love languages!
Amen Susan, what great insights to ponder. You will not find me at the center of chaos either, not participate in any unGodly activities this society sure is believing and participating in. Preferring order myself my friend. xo
~Selah~
FMF#13
I figured so, Paula!!!
Chaos makes me think about my kitchen when the boys are around the counter, rummaging through the fridge – and I am trying to do something. Sometimes I’d just rather they leave and go do other things, but then I would miss time with them. I’m learning to just listen and give hugs. Sometimes, though, I have to send them on their way.
Kids do have a way of confusing order!!!!
Despise chaos. In any form. If it is in my home in the form of mess/clutter if I would let it get “out of hand” I could just sit down in the middle of it and cry.
Facing the giants…….yeah we must.
Kathy
yes, we must!!!!!! AND, we do!