Say That Again, Lord Almighty!
As I was browsing through my Facebook, I found an article about introverts: 10 Ways Introverts Interact Differently With The World. It caught my attention right away, because I am most definitely an introvert, so I read it. And, yup, it confirmed the fact, that I interact differently than an extrovert!
My husband is an extrovert.
And, I would say that several members of my family are extrovert.
So, are many of my friends.
I tend to find a quiet place where two or three are gathered.
Small talk stressed them out, while deeper conversations make them feel alive.
I feel the closest to those who jump to the deep stuff right away and skip the small talk. Small talk is one of my bigger challenges!
They succeed on stage--just not in the chit-chat afterwards.
I am usually pretty focused, very seldom bored.
Always aware of where the exit is.
Reputation of being a listener. Reflecting internally.
They don't take on the mood of their environment like extroverts do.
All processes are more internal with introverts then extroverts , even in their environment.
They physically can't stand talking on the phone.
It's true. At the same time, I always appreciate hearing from friends.
They literally shut down when it's time to be alone.
I have to be alone now!
I read this article to my husband and he commented on how much it sounded just like me. And, it does. I am wired very different than he is. I really value time alone and quiet. If I am not able to get that time, I become exhausted. God made me to refuel differently. No music, no people, nothing. Just God and me. It is good.
How has God created you to refuel? What are you doing each day to fill your energy cup? God wired you a particular way, how do you honor that?
Thank you Jesus for giving me time to refuel.
Personally, Halloween, is not my favorite time of year. As a family, we've never had big parties or gone all out on Halloween. At the same time, we haven't told our children that they can't dress up or eat candy either. We take them to Harvest Festivals or pass out candy to children that knock at our door. Sometimes, our children trick or treat in the neighborhood.
But, this year, it was different. They didn't want to do any of that. They wanted to spend time with us. They wanted to go out for dinner, in their costumes, and just eat out with mom and dad! So, that is the way we spent our Halloween.
They put on old man masks, and we took them to the Olive Garden. It was a lot of fun. I am praying it becomes a tradition with our children.
Earlier that day I took them to the dollar store and we bought some candy for them to have after we got home from the Olive Garden. They enjoyed that for dessert.
As a child of God I am called to bring Light into the darkness, even on holidays like Halloween. And, Halloween is dark.
As we gathered at the Olive Garden and prayed over our food, we were shining light into a very dark holiday, and it brought glory to God.
We live in this world, as we move through places of darkness, I know His Spirit will be the wind in and around all those that love Him, and His Light will shine. The darkness will dispel.
If I do not walk into any of those places with the presence of God, than I am missing the opportunity to shine the light God has blessed me with.
Say That Again, Shine On!