Comments on: Under Construction

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:00:03 +0000

What a lovely post! Being “under construction” is the state one on a spiritual journey. Learning to accept ourselves with all of our imperfections and abandon ourselves to God is what allows the “construction” to continue on. Thanks so much for sharing!

By: Julia a.k.a. Denver Brunette

Julia a.k.a. Denver Brunette — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:34:03 +0000

I don’t do church. But I always love to hear your interpretations of your own experience. The spirituality jumps from the monitor and lifts me up a bit. Thanks.

By: laeroport

laeroport — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:59:06 +0000

When it ends, you’re dead. He’re to constant evolution. Happy Monday, Kel!

By: Junie Moon

Junie Moon — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:47:04 +0000

Each of us is always “under construction”. I need to turn off my own internal radio that constantly plays a refrain of self-denigration and celebrate the things I do that are good while learning from mistakes made. Beautiful and thoughtful post, Kelli!

By: SunnyInspiration

SunnyInspiration — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:27:18 +0000

Great post. Life is a process–constantly learning and growing!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:31:31 +0000

Great post!! I feel every word you wrote.

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:31:28 +0000

I remember in the 70′s that banners were the big thing in church. Ones that had a message. One I remember most is the one that said, “Be patient, God isn’t finished with me yet”. That was a few years ago and I know He is still working on me and it continues to feel good, knowing that I am a work in progress. The best thing is knowing that He loves me in spite of myself. He loves me just for who I am and who I want to be. I am His beloved. We are all His beloved.

Blessings on your day Kelli. You said it all so beautifully.

By: April

April — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:54:40 +0000

Sounds like you had a great weekend, awesome! I also agree with the above poster.. your posts are always thought provoking and meaningful, which is why I absolutely LOVE reading your blog.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:43:14 +0000

A minister who quotes Anne Lamott? Your church ROCKS!

By: Marci

Marci — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:52:02 +0000

That’s the way I feel about myself too, Kelli (except that your words describe it better than I can right now at 5:30am . A “work in progress”, “under construction” — that’s exactly right!

I’ve noticed some of your recent posts have included references to your church. I’m glad you have found a place where you feel comfortable. I’m still searching for that calm place inside myself and out (church? yoga? ……?).

Thank you, Kelli. Your posts always provoke some meaningful thinking on my part.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:11:03 +0000

Well said. I know what your saying about the negative radio station….whenever I feel that way I try to read James in the NT. It’s such an uplifting book. Have a good week!

By: Blondie

Blondie — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:53:16 +0000

I know that I’m commenting on a goofy thing here, but my mom had that same shirt! It’s so funny, the things we remember, isn’t it?

By: Gracie

Gracie — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:46:14 +0000

I think that the moment you say “I’m done” that’s the end, you’re a dead man walking. Tomorrow is always a challenge.

By: Paula

Paula — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:15:42 +0000

Beautiful Kelli! Tyler and I were so honored today to be able to baptized my mother. YEAH! She recommitted her life to Christ. We have such a great series starting at church! I think it will be a real eye opener for me to remember to be more like Christ and less like the people we are. The church can be such a powerful place as long as we remember why we are the bride of Christ.

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:00:30 +0000

Beautiful post Kelli and oh so true. We are certainly works in progress; under construction our entire lives. Your tools are very good ones. Ah yes, that inner dialog when we are our worst critics. I guess we all have those moments even though we know we shouldn’t. Have a wonderful week!