Sum up YOUR life in Six Words
Several months ago I came across a fascinating blog post. The author briefly discussed a trend (back-in-the-day) among writers/authors to sum up their lives, or in other words to succinctly write their memoir, using only six words.
-Ernest Hemingway
-anonymous blogger comment
-anonymous blogger comment
“Loving this life --Longing for next”
"Never forget--> the heart is resilient"
"Big Heart. Bigger Dreams. Biggest Mouth"
So, if you had to sum up your life in six words and six words only, how would you do it?
A Postscript: I will have you know that I could sit around reading these all day. I have learned so much about so many of you through just six words. For instance, we have among our blog community several two-time cancer survivors, a missionary to Thailand, and a 27 year old mother of one who is now expecting triplets (apparently the natural way)! How cool is that?!? I loved all of your comments but I wanted to post a few that stuck out to me as a summary:
"Goodbye is sometimes the hardest word spoken"
"My Life- More than Six Words"
"Former Pharisee Striving to be Humble"
"Silly heart wants to dream again"
"Traumatized caterpillar peeking out of cocoon"
"He Loves Me...wish I could"
"Life is messy pass the mop"
"Tried to run, nowhere to hide"
"Brother's May wedding: Need affordable Liposuction" (Hilarious!)
"All for Him and Him for all"
"I'm a big sinner Bigger Savior"
"Redeemed: From divorce court to pulpit"
"From trash to treasure through Christ"
"Screwed up Life never the same"
"Seeing the Sacred in Ordinary Life"
Thank you to everyone who participated! I loved reading all of them- the hilarious ones, the sarcastic ones, and even the incredibly sobering ones!
posted by Melissa @ 2:52 PM
737 Comments
737 Comments:
Not rooming with Hubby in Heaven :)
Crowns cast ~ Difficult moments all worthwhile
All the glory is for HIM!
I do believe...help my unbelief!
"Loving God, His Word, Loving People"
Solo no more, two become one.
Okay, two have come to mind, one original and one borrowed from a song. ;)
water dreams, soaring spirit, deep loves
and
living life in chapters and stages
Thanks for the fun!
Life's a gift....give it back
"not there yet...but pressing on"
Hold Him tight~it's worth it!
Jesus is my one and only!
Once was lost, Now I'm found! :)
"Life spent for His glory alone."
Still breathing - still learning - still growing!
Little girl seeks a Big God
"Husband get here if you can." :)
This is kind of a silly summary, but it is truth still the same! It's actually the title of the song (minus the word "Husband") by Oleta Adams. I just discovered this song while going to Karaoke every night while on a cruise! it was so much fun; this song was chosen a few times and i thought it was so beautiful! thanks for this fun post, melissa!
::taylor
ps. i dont have a husband, hence the message to him to get here if you can! it could be confusing, thinking that he is away of something. nope. just not here. :)
always moving; waiting to move HOME
Difficult by Nature. Loved by Choice.
Wife, mother, redeemed daughter, Jesus follower.
Loving My King...Furthering His Kingdom!
continually being renewed through God's Word
"Old Maid" becomes wife and mother!
"Not mine but telling God's story"
Leslie, I love it! I could read these all day long.
Sowing right now to reap later!
I will live in His faithfulness
Living Life and Making a Scene!
blessed one of the Blessing One
Longing to Worship Day and Night!!!
A broken girl tended by Love.
Foolish, foolhardy, flighty...but, thankfully, redeemed.
Rollercoaster ride, hanging on, looking up!
Open arms - Waiting on His Promise
"Can't do it - it's too hard!"
Okay. Just kidding. How about this...
"Living life with eternity in sight."
Learning complete service; waiting for promiseland
loved, confused, broken-Loved, redeemed, new
Changing their diapers...building their character
Seeking approval from Him....not others.
Loved and acceptd cause I'm His!
Holding fast...help come my way..
About to fall holding on tightly
The BEST is yet to come!
Let it go...and let God
Never taking His Grace for granted.
listening, waiting, wondering, hoping, drifting, seeking
Fearfully made, graciously saved, immeasurably blessed!
past shame, not the same, forgiven.
Trusting, leaping, singing, dancing in JESUS!
GG2002
Victim to Victor regardless of cost.
For me, to live is Christ.
He will finish what He started.
The best is yet to come.
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waiting on God's plan for me.
The best is yet to come!
Living in foreign land--He's Home.
"Remember I’m with you my Beloved."
What God reminds me daily throughout my life. Through the little things and the big things, the silly times, and the difficult times, He is there with me for I am His beloved. I never have to fear being alone, because I have Him with me daily.
Old Sock: Holier, Holier and Mateless.
I thought of two...
Only sure of one thing~Him
Kids are screaming~Phone is ringing
I am not who I was!
Tough, but fun! What an adventure!
Takes a licking, keeps on ticking
or
I work hard like a Timex
Learning to Live.Living for God.
Jesus loving-Mickey loving-funloving
sow the seed-reap the joy
PS Melissa this is a really fun one!
This little light
of mine--> shining!
Lost and Found -- Saved and Changed
and
Not going back - I'm moving forward
(song lyrics)
Husband, son, daughter are my everything.
Waiting on God. The BEST is yet to come!
broken, redeemed daughter of the King
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Under Construction - Thanks for your patience.
With the Lord, it is possible!
There's always enough time for God.
Mom of four-what's for dinner?
Every moment precious in His sight...
Children make the world go round.
Getting older--panty lines and muffin tops :0
Sorry, I got carried away. Thanks for the fun, and I'll be doing these in my head for the next week. Thanks, alot!! :)
my plans, God laughs, makes Own
"Jesus doeth all things well!"
(available): ;)
simple heart. hand-crafted. hemmed in.
Out of pit-into the palace
Long to know Him even more.
Annette
Growth from within ~ necessary for living.
HIS love is better than life.
I longed for peace; found Him.
and
One mess after another; finally SAVED!
He's my Delight, redeemed and free
Loving Mate, Loving Kids, Living Life
climbing out of the pit,again
Amazing Grace, my chains are gone!
(and can I just add - Hallelujah!!!)
Days go slow; years go fast.
Seeking God. Loving family. Creative hands.
God is good! ALL the time!
God is still working on me!!!
Jesus. Family. Friends. Reading. Carpool. Chocolate.
Be a witness -- not a judge.
Denise/GA
I have two:
I am His, He is mine
Living Blessed - Hopefully passing it on
Not broken, starting to heal, GLORY
Living moment by moment in Jesus.
Look to God, press on, persevere!
Debi from NM
Passionately pursuing Jesus while waiting patiently.
-Katelind
Life is hard, begin once again.
&
Emotions rule, usually
God's palm, eternally
Penny, New Mexico
Intercessory prayer for those enslaved.
God's growing pains...are no joke!!!
Out running race. Be back soon!
No reason to fear: Jesus saves.
grace receiver, joy seeker, Jesus lover
Keep swimming, even if it's upstream
cool post Melissa.. i really loved
out of pit.. into the Palace
and
days go slow..years go fast.
these both speak to my life !!!
thanks for the wonderful posts siestas
Can't imagine my life without You!
Nothing but a work in progress.
~Brenda
Come Lord Jesus, come - I'm tired!
Broken, Restored, Blessed...Awaiting eternal rest.
I fall down, get back up.
Not about me, all about HIM!!!!
Violence..life..loneliness..found..redeemed..transforming.
God fearing, laughter loving, mercy hog.
Somedays the windshield, somedays the bug. :-)
mothering -crying...trying...counting it joy
Redeemed daughter, ever growing in truth
and
Living life, Loving God, Helping others
Teaching them diligently...teaches me constantly.
On this side of the mirror.
Praising and singing through the rain!
Desiring deeper relationship with Holy God
In Him,
Beth
Life is hard ... God is faithful.
Lived both sides - I choose HIM!!
and
More of Him, less of me.
(This is tooooo fun...but very hard for a wordy girl!)
Constantly Growing Through God's Perfect Grace
Playing hard, loving hard, trying hard
Poor, but Child of the King!
Never finished living, laughing, loving, learning...
In love with my faithful God!
(--Borrowed from strong believer battling cancer--
--who signs all emails this way--)
Standing on the Rock, looking up.
--This was so much fun...Thanks!--
Eyes focused. Moving towards the goal.
Anne in MO
SO glad I know HIM. Yea.
I LONG TO SEE HIS FACE
Mother, Widow, Granny - adventuring though life
or
Life changes in seconds - keep believing
"He's Still Working On Me...GLORY!!"
Life is Good-enjoy it NOW
Loved by God. Watching Him work!
Longing, Loving, Shaping and being Shaped
Amazing Grace, which I have received!
Screwed up, life never the same
God's miracle-two time cancer survivor!
With me always, never forsaken, SAVED!
Abundant.
Blessed.
Crazy.
Dramatic.
Energetic.
Free.
I'm going to be a Grandma :)
Loving and trusting my awesome Jesus!
Mom and Dad-Thanks for Everything!
Strange Days Testimony
1 Corinthians 1
~ or ~
Now I Know
LOVE so deep
:)
Rebecca Jo, your comment really made me think; thanks for your honesty.
Until all nations know their Savior.
My Life is Not My Own.
The hope of Heaven in mind.
Go. Go. Go. Go. Go. Drop.
sum total - loving Jesus, loving people.
I am His. He is mine.
Order of grace, side of mercy.
Well I have two but they are both under six words, I hope that is okay.
Divine Intervention - Strategically Placed
Amazingly Stubborn For Him
Failing Miserably - Loved and Forgiven unconditionally
This is so fun I thought of more:
Homeschooling mom trying to survive today.
Must have coffee to stay awake.
Crying out to Jesus every day!
continually learning...forever yearning for Him
I have two...
How could I ask for more?
and
Undeservedly loved, unrelentingly pursued -- unbelievably His.
Thanks Melissa! This was fun and challenging. = )
breaking up my divinely unplowed ground (from hosea 10:12)
Oooo...I have another one I think fits better for me right now:
God's delay is not God's denial.
Family, friends, fun ....
Father fulfills future!!!
One forgiven, restored, renewed, happy woman!
Once Defeated-Now Living in Victory.
Having fun with this post!
Live simply--pray daily--trust God.
and
I'm a turtle on a fencepost!
(When you see a turtle on a post, you know he didn't get there by himself. Someone put him there!) And I am where I am because of God..
Denise
Ordinary life with an extraordinary God!
Seeing the sacred in ordinary life.
Anonymous, I love that... Seeing the Sacred in Ordinary Life.
Love it.
Loved, Blessed,
in Jesus
Success, Rest.
Daughter/student/friend/wife/Mom/Grandmom.
Truly blessed...
Thankfully forgiven...
Totally amazed...
"Praying. Praising. Believing. God is enough."
"I need chocolate and good coffee."
Interesting concept...let's see I'd say:
Born. Happy. Catastrophe. JESUS! Eternally Free.
Praying, believing, trusting with my heart
Trying to please - Wondering His plan!
Could not be less about me. . .
"Feeling" 10 weeks pregnant, Praise Jesus!
Husband and son playing. . . happy heart
I need help doing this please.
"Hold it close, hand it down."
wait just a little longer, wait
Mom, wife, friend, lover of Jesus
Filler-up...I need a word.
Love the scripture...keep it coming
Words of life, not turning back!
or here's a fun one;
mama of three, wife of one!
Walking with Jesus, NOW, tomorrow, always!
Finding answers to all life's questions.
Not necessarily a summary of my whole life, but of my life du jour:
Hate cancer. Want to see cure.
I learned to sing my song.
Living with love in my heart.
wife no longer, husband with Jesus
Jesus knows me this I love.
(not a typo intentionally switched)
Traumatized caterpillar peeking out of cocoon.
First Anonymous (as in the first one posted) LOL!
Here is mine:
HE IS GOD, I AM NOT
Blessings in Him who never stresses nor guesses.
Siesta OC
Michele, I loved that. Traumatized caterpillar peeking out of cocoon.
L ove
I gnites
V ictory
I n
N ew
G race
Mustard seed plus fertilizer yields big.
Thanks Melissa. Hopefully soon I'll see the butterfly God has made. The Esther study is helping with that too!
Holding Him for the bumpy ride!
Still trying -- still growing --- don't quit
This is so cool, Melissa.
Lost in darkness - He saved me!
Never knew innocense - Oh, His presence.
Amanda
Wife,mother,daughter,
Blessed,somtimes stressed!
Was dead...so thankful Jesus saves.
Shame is gone, Joy rules now.
Can I just praise His NAME!?
So blessed and provided for always!
Wondering, blundering, thundering, pondering, pestering, worshipping
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