Free to Fly: Free to Fly Flashback!

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Free to Fly Flashback!

Hey everybody! I sure hope you are all enjoying your Sunday evening! I haven't been able to get to the PC to put my thoughts in order, but I am so very much looking forward to doing so and to getting around to visit! Tomorrow I will be doing that.

In the mean time I was working in my journal, and saw some old notes, from last fall. It reminded me of a post I did based on those notes and I felt it was quite timely, really, even more so now that 1 year ago. So, if you feel life is placing you at a crossroads, this one is for YOU!

Much love, and prayers,

Maria

Click here to read this post on choices.

7 comments:

Denise said...: Hello my friend.; September 1, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Anonymous said...: How cute to link to a little ditty on choices AND give the reader a choice. Smart!; September 1, 2008 at 6:14 AM
Sharon Brumfield said...: Well I see that that was before I stumbled across you...or you me.
This was a great post. Much to think about....choices are so important.
One choice at a time....either to the foot of the cross or to rise in pride.
Hmmmm....; September 1, 2008 at 2:52 PM
Unknown said...: LOL! I love you!
Blessings!; September 1, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Tiffany said...: Maria- I have an award for you over at my blog. Please come on by! ~Blessings!; September 24, 2008 at 2:46 PM
luvmy4sons said...: Where are you sweet sister?; September 27, 2008 at 7:07 AM
Renee said...: just stopping by to say hi. Thinking of you and hoping all is well.; October 7, 2008 at 8:12 AM

What Does it Mean Anyway? "Free to Fly"...

Well, it's like this: Here are some of the Webster's Dictionary definitions of Free: a : having the legal and political rights of a citizen b : enjoying civil and political liberty c : enjoying political independence or freedom from outside domination d : enjoying personal freedom : not subject to the control or domination of another2 a : not determined by anything beyond its own nature or being : choosing or capable of choosing for itself...having a scope not restricted by qualification 7 a : not obstructed, restricted, or impeded ...Now, here are some of the Webster's Dictionary definitions of Fly:1 a : to move in or pass through the air with wings b : to move through the air or before the wind or through outer space c : to float, wave, or soar in the air ... a : to take flight ...6 : to work successfully ...Examples which apply from Websters: fly high : to be elated - fly in the face of or fly in the teeth of : to stand or act forthrightly or brazenly in defiance or contradiction of

What does this mean in my life? This means that in life we are meant to be free. While historically mankind has not always enjoyed the opportunity to fully appreciate what that means, we are so indescribably fortunate as to live in a time of the greatest spiritual, physical, financial and political freedom ever known. Freedom doesn't come cheap, nor does it come easy. But the best things in life don't come that way do they? As I write this I am struck by how this sounds like a political statement, and for me this is much more of a spiritual thing, but, same goes for that (political that is). Freedom doesn't come easy. And it's worth whatever fight you have to make to overcome in your life in order to live a life that succeeds. Now the questions is - what is success for you? What is your standard? In my mind what is needed is a definite target - because you can't hit and maintain a moving target. A stable, rock-solid, anchor with no variable, yet multi-faceted. Something pure, just and worthy. If you look at any web page of news you can see that our society is certainly lacking in this area. What a great time to live as a rebel! Nowadays to be a rebel, all you have to do is be willing to engage in the battle of life, while anchored to Christ!