I Got Nothing…

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Daily writing prompt
What could you do more of?
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As I sit drinking my coffee this morning, I am actually irritated by this prompt. It feels too much like a therapist question, and right now I am not impressed with our medical system in any fashion. I also must remind you of yesterdays prompt response, where I told you that I do not like taking advice. Along that line, I also do NOT like being told what to do!

That being said, I am still making the best effort I can, to answer this prompt without being sarcastic or flippant. My reasonings for being so sensitive to a question like this stem from nearly killing myself seeking love and acceptance where there was none. All my earthly efforts to be seen and received in love, have been rejected by those I called family… all of them!

My life started over almost a year ago… it will be a year in October.

In the category of What could you do more of , I asked myself that question so many times over the years. The part that God has been teaching me about this pattern of thinking, is that all I have been doing is working myself into the ground trying to do something only God can do. Yup! For nearly an entire year now, God has been undoing all of the damaging habits that the world instilled.

In the category of doing more, I got nothing… but in the category of doing less, I have an ample supply of examples for the Prompt.

I cannot say I should talk more because we know who I am, and I talk a lot… too much in fact! No one listens, and in fact, they usually go the other way. I get it! I am too much for most of the world.

I cannot say I should write more because we know who I am, and I write a lot… and I will continue to write my fingers off, whether anyone wants to read it or not. Writing heals me and pleases my Heavenly Father, which fuels me to write even more.

I cannot say I should pray more because we know who I am, and I pray a lot… in fact, it is more like talking with God all day long as if he were a loved one sitting or walking beside me… wait, that is actually just what He is… my loved one, my friend, and my only true Father!

I cannot say I should exercise more because we know who I am, and I walk a lot… actually, 6 miles nearly ever day. If I try to do any more of the calorie burning activities, I will not be able to keep up with the eating part to fuel my body… I would evaporate!

I cannot say that I should read more, or love more, or Anything more… Gods got me, thank you very much WordPress!

I walk one day at a time, seeking to do that which pleases God, not man! It is costly in some regards… I have my husband and my 3 girlfriends in my world… that’s it!

In honesty, it is the way I want it because it means that I am doing something right for once! I am not doing others any good, if I smother the flame within the lantern I carry for God. I am supposed to be His vessel… to be His light in the darkness.

Truly, I could try to do more of all the above mentioned things, burning myself out and getting nothing in return… Or… I can rely on the one who CAN do more… more than anyone on this earth could ever attempt… and I will be the better for it.

I leave you with this verse. It is from the Amplified Bible, and I like the way it has been translated:

I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.] Philippians 4:13

I almost didn’t leave our morning treat, due to WordPress pushing my buttons, but never fear… the cookies are here…

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45 thoughts on “I Got Nothing…”

  1. Hi thanks for your honesty. I don’t like taking advice either or being told what to do. Thank you for being just for who you are. I like reading your posts, because you come across as a real person who fights real battles and in all of that lies tremendous power. You encourage me.

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  5. Heh, it does sound like something a therapist would ask, doesn’t it? And one of the many reasons why I don’t like talk therapy. “What else could you be doing?” Like, screw that noise. I almost got annoyed with it too but just didn’t have the energy. ^_^

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  6. Your honest and heartfelt response to the prompt is inspiring. Despite past challenges, you’ve embarked on a transformative journey, finding strength and purpose through your faith and writing. Your dedication to staying true to yourself, even when others may not understand, is admirable. The Bible verse you shared, Philippians 4:13, beautifully underscores your reliance on faith for inner strength. Your commitment to your path and contentment in it are refreshing in a world that often pushes for more. Keep shining your light and sharing your wisdom!

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  8. Sometimes it’s just true that you do enough already and don’t need to do more of anything. I get getting annoyed at prompts, I haven’t answered one because I’m still finding a voice for my blog and I think the prompts will get in the way of my writing style. Maybe when I have nothing to write

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    1. I find that the prompts are a really good way to write creatively and sometimes outside my comfort zone, and then I focus on the days purposes… you might find looking at the prompts as a brain teaser

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  17. Ive started over with nothing and no one a few times in my life, the one I think was worse was during my last divorce, lost a lot of friends and people I trusted. It sucks, and God was there for me. I did a reset being out in nature, ling term camped for about 4 months.

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    1. same here… I can honestly say that it is by the Grace of God that I am still walking and breathing earths air… there are countless moments of recollection that I should not have survived…

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      1. I’m so with you. I’m still dealing with that car accident in my heart and I’m for some reason digestively stalling as well. I’m so trying to be positive and I know that believe it or not our journeys are very similar even though yours is diagnostically proven and mine is an amalgamation how things gone wrong. But I can honestly say that I feel like you or meant to be here and to share and to keep sharing. I know it in my bones and I rarely say things like I know it in my bones.

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      2. I know that my life would be less if you were not an integral part of my hearts journey… I am being fully honest that when someone wishes to engage with me, I am all in… sharing a close friendship with someone is worth the risk of rejection for me… connecting with you brightens my day

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