How did you read or interpret the sentence? What- are- you- talking-about?
Was it: What are YOU talking, about? I don't understand. I have no idea what you are talking about.
Or did it hit you this way? What or whom are you talking about?
As all of those words swirl in your mind, regardless I think the next sentence or thought would be: I want to know.
I heard an old song listed below. I have included the lyrics for a quick read. I think it was written in the 40’s by a gospel writer named Chuck. You can correct me if I am wrong. I am pretty sure the title is called, Everybody’s Talking About Something. It was a quick reminder of how we talk about a bunch of stuff that really does not matter and/or can actually hurt others. I know none of us do that! When we allow chatter between us that is not kind, true or necessary.. What is the point? It draws attention to ourselves and is not very becoming in the long run. Does it really make us feel better about ourselves? If we were honest… it leaves a film on our hearts and reveals much deeper struggles taking place.
We can find comfort knowing, if we fail or fall short, God forgives us and sometimes people do too.
People are attracted to REAL people.. (ok some are addicted to fake lives on reality TV- not anyone of us, I am sure 😉 ) Being able to be a real person, honest about our struggles, and sharing our testimony of how God has become present in our current situations, -giving hope and glory to our creator; now, those are good conversations to have. That will allow us to focus on looking for His presence in our situations. Let’s celebrate the positive, focus on the little things that bring us joy even in the midst of a deep uncertain situation.
If you do not have experiences or you do not understand how God is working in your life, or if you do not know the Heavenly Father that I am speaking of, I would love to chat!
Let’s try to do the opposite of what comes natural when spending idle time in chit-chat. Let’s work hard to talk about the good. Everyone has bad.
God is good. All the time, God is good. Those that only know the bad- let’s share some good.
Just something to think about.
His love and mine- Lauren
Everybody is talking about something
You can hear as the crowd passes by,
Some are talking about their wealth and their riches,
While others talk of their troubles and strife.
Well, I don’t know how to talk to a rich man,
When compare, I’m a beggar, no doubt.
But if you’re talking about that old time religion
Then I know what you’re talking about.If you’re talking about the old time religion,
Then I know what you’re talking about.
About the kind that will make you love your neighbor,
When old Satan will say, “Turn him out.”
About the kind that will comfort you in sorrow,
And it never fails to make you shout.
Well, if you’re talking about tha old time religion,
Then I know what you’re talking about.I like to talk about the day when Jesus saved me
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When my poor soul was sinking in sin.
I like to talk about the way He has kept me
Through the shadows, the storms, and the rain.
I like to talk about the day of his coming
When I see His sweet face in the clouds.
Well, if you’re talking about that old time religion
Then I know what you’re talking about.
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