The Obtusityness of Tickdom

I suppose this entry will be nothing more than voicing my frustrations with the desire to measure myself by the response of others to the things I say. I'm continually voicing this opinion that the gospel isn't based in what we do or don't do, but I continually measure the worth of what I say by any positive response and have, many times, reacted against the negative responses.

I suppose that any obedience would be the very speaking out itself, that is, if the things I have to say are even motivated by the Spirit of Life at all. I acknowledge the fact that they might very well be just the opinions and thoughts that I have inside of my own head. I fear that it is even more likely that it is those thoughts that would be agreed with, rather than any spiritually revealed thoughts I might happen to share.

But, as I have shared before, many times, in these times of self-doubt, as real as that might seem at the time, I am continually buoyed up by a knowledge beyond mine that says we are not what we appear to be.

Posted by HarryTick at August 29, 2003 04:28 PM

Previous Comments :

Hey bro ... I don't think "Obtusityness" is a real word!! hehehe! This was a cool thought you shared here because I really do understand that flip-flopping tendency to rate my "insights" by the very thing I know can never truly rate anything!

Jim

Posted by: the Shovel at August 29, 2003 04:36 PM

'Obtusityness' is better than real, it is a Vinnie-word!!

Thanks, bro, for a most welcomed and encouraging response! The thought that we're the ONLY ones going through a thing can create a fear that stops us from sharing anything at all. I'm sure that others will blame you in the weeks and months to come for my continuing on and on...and on! :)

Posted by: HarryTick at August 29, 2003 05:40 PM

It's good to know that my abuse of the english language has at last been publicly memorialized, ha ha.

Keep sharing the thoughts, Harry. My life has been much busier than I like lately, but I always look forward to seeing what has been on Mr Tick's mind while I was away. I always enjoy them!

Posted by: Vinnie at September 2, 2003 04:41 PM

I enjoy your posts Harry. Like I said before - I may not agree with all of them (I'm sure this doesn't shock you - LOL) BUT I enjoy your journey with Him. It is fresh to see someone honestly attempt to express the experience. That in itself makes the effort worth it doesn't it?

Posted by: lillium at September 3, 2003 10:31 AM