Every generation has their own unique pros & cons. I think of the generation that travelled west in covered wagons and can only praise God for the grit and determination that those crazy and incredible people had. Kudos to you if you disagree, but generally speaking I simply don't see many of us from the millennial generation being capable of those same feats (even if we do wear the same hats). Yet, we do have our own paths to forge, we're making our way through a whole new world of technology and an information filled age that will require just as much courage.
Though as I'm thinking about the opportunities and privileges of our generation, I am also aware of the responsibility and danger of this all too instant world in which we live. We live in an "easy" generation.
Everything is at our fingertips.
It is easy to do something well, yet it is also just as easy to do something poorly.
It is easy to be kind, easy to be unkind.
Easy to communicate quickly and often, but also super easy to offend and step on toes.
It is easy to be open and frank but also all to easy to portray a life other than our own.
Easy to be a cyber bully but think it is okay because we used a "winky smiley" at the end or a forgiving "haha."
Everything is at our fingertips.
It is easy to do something well, yet it is also just as easy to do something poorly.
It is easy to be kind, easy to be unkind.
Easy to communicate quickly and often, but also super easy to offend and step on toes.
It is easy to be open and frank but also all to easy to portray a life other than our own.
Easy to be a cyber bully but think it is okay because we used a "winky smiley" at the end or a forgiving "haha."
1. It's easy to always have to have an opinion. It's hard to know when to voice it and when not to.
2. Make sure you're picking and choosing your battles wisely. There are many causes worth your time and energy, pray that God would use your gifts and unique voice for things that matter.
3. Be gracious. Your expectations shouldn't be the benchmark for others.
"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." - Colossians 4:6
4. Don't purposefully take things out of context or twist words. For example, so many times the "don't gossip" card is pulled it is done in a spirit of superiority or self righteousness.
5. Check your heart. Is my "boldness" glorifying God or myself? Am I putting Christ and others first or my own views and amazing ability to out reason others?
Your blog is just beautiful!! I am so looking forward to visiting it and reading your posts.It is already an encouragement. I used to read Esther´s blog a while back and it was my favourite. :) God bless!
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Hey Esther! Beautiful blog, love the aesthetic, and love your heart poured out in your words. #5 completely resonated with me. As I shared with you and Phillip tonight, had I followed my will I would've been across the world, alone, in Asia right now. But God knows what we need and so He brought me to the amazing commUNITY that is Socality—a collective whose heartbeat is in tune with my own. Very excited for what God will show to and through us all! Have a fantastic week!
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