"E pluribus unum," meaning "Out of many, one" in Latin.
I ran across this phrase in one of my school books, Sociology I think. It's apparently represented on many US coins though I've never personally noticed.
What stood out to be though was the multitude of meanings it encompasses. Though not its original meaning, I took it as something that can very much be used to describe who we are or should be in Christ.
A lily among thorns- out of many, one.
I haven't been updating recently partly because I've been busy and have had to use a day planner for the first time in my life, and partly because I realized no one reads this besides me. But even if that is true, it really helps me to put things in here, for my own personal use. To remember, to study, to reflect on, to live by. And for any of the other girls who do read this I thank you and I am delighted to share this journey with anyone who cares to join or observe or anything else. I wish I came off as this graceful and poised and gentle in person!
What stood out to be though was the multitude of meanings it encompasses. Though not its original meaning, I took it as something that can very much be used to describe who we are or should be in Christ.
A lily among thorns- out of many, one.
I haven't been updating recently partly because I've been busy and have had to use a day planner for the first time in my life, and partly because I realized no one reads this besides me. But even if that is true, it really helps me to put things in here, for my own personal use. To remember, to study, to reflect on, to live by. And for any of the other girls who do read this I thank you and I am delighted to share this journey with anyone who cares to join or observe or anything else. I wish I came off as this graceful and poised and gentle in person!
:) Oh, I read! I only found your blog, hmm, well, I think about 2 days ago, but what I have read has been really inspiring and challenging to me!
ReplyDeleteI so agree with what you are saying - by choosing to live a life set-apart and consecrated to God's holy purposes, we are (in some ways) signing off to a life of being different and viewed as weird and strange. However, it is amazing the blessing that God sends when we faithfully serve and seek after Him... I can't wait to see what He has in store for me!
God bless you!
Rachael
PS. Are you a Leslie Ludy/Set Apart Femininity 'fan', by any chance? I'm have really enjoyed reading Leslie's books, and they have really given me a new fresh perspective on God's view of me, and also my view of God... I have recommended her books to my friends, and though some have read the books, they still seem a bit satisfied with the kind of life that they live now... which isn't 100% for God... Anyway, it would be awesome to find another set-apart girl who blogs! Because you are right - we are only one out of many.
Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAnd oh dearie do I read them! Leslie changed my life through her books.
I actually went to their conference in June here in Colorado, it was pretty much amazing and life-changing and just. Wow. It was quite surreal seeing them in person because how they've impacted me and yet don't even know my name.
Wow! That would be pretty exciting... I live in Australia, so I'm going to have to save up for next year's conference, or perhaps that of the year after... Would you be willing to share some of the key thoughts/ideas that you learnt while you were there? That would be such a blessing!
ReplyDeleteI read your blog too, Chels!! And Rachael, Chelsea and I actually met at the set apart girls conference! I saw that you're following my modest fashion blog. You should also follow my http://surrendered-life.blogspot.com/ blog. :) It's always good to get connected with other set apart women of God
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think Leah would be better at explaining and sharing nuggets from the conference than I would. I'd be all over the place but I should copy some of my notes onto here in an orderly fashion over time somday.
ReplyDelete:) hehe... cool!
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome that you met there...
lol... yeah, organized isn't really my middle name either, but thankfully God doesn't mind!
Well, thank you Chelsea! They were supposed to send us a link or something to get a copy of the powerpoint, but the one they sent didn't work, and they haven't sent it again. So I don't know. Haha.
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