Comments on: Be today who you want to be later

By: Beverley

Beverley — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 07:31:16 +0000

Congratulations to the young couple and blessings for a happy future together x

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 01:55:32 +0000

Lots to ponder here, Lisa. I love that quote – CS Lewis always gets me thinking. I think we allow the little daily grind put blinders on us. Stress does that too. We become so narrow focused we forget the long view. I like how you related this quote to marriage. really any relationship or anything of that high value -0 takes time and like you said seeing things in the long view. Good thinking and wonderful exploration of a great quote.

By: floyd

floyd — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 01:12:31 +0000

Excellent post, quote, and reminder of the type of folks God’s called us to be in order to honor Him, our loved ones, and ourselves. The trade of innocence to honesty does leave us remembering the fallen world in which we are aliens… Got me thinking… Why do you always do that? !

By: Angela Howard

Angela Howard — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 23:51:40 +0000

I’ve never read that quote by C.S. Lewis! Love it! My husband and I are celebrating our 20th Anniversary this month and I love the idea of taking the long view. It helps us remember the importance of savoring the moments and also realizing that Jesus is preparing us for eternity. He does this so well through relationships! Thank you for writing!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 22:32:18 +0000

“Patience, kindness, trust, forgiveness. Young or old, don’t we all need to continue nurturing these in ourselves?” Yes, indeed. Often, I need a reminder, Lisa. Thank God for His patience. 🙂 Visiting from #tellHisstory

By: bluecottonmemory

bluecottonmemory — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 22:18:23 +0000

32 years this year – and, oh, the places my heart has been and grown and become. Holding on to my husband and God have made all the difference!!! I’m hoping that in the “forever,” that God will smooth out the places within me that need smoothing – so that won’t be so sharp, or soft or rough – but just how He designed!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:27:43 +0000

That quote! That one needs framed and hung.

By: David

David — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:56:03 +0000

Beautiful reminder, thank you. I get too caught up in the daily melee.

David

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 03:25:57 +0000

No marriage in sight for me yet, but I am still trying to envision the long view..trying to become the person I want to be now so it might not be so difficult once I’m in a marriage (but I know it will still be difficult! 🙂 ). I really love your realistic words here. Thanks, Lisa.

By: Amber @ Beautiful Rubbish

Amber @ Beautiful Rubbish — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:59:22 +0000

I like your nuanced perspective here, Lisa: the “long view” in light of a lifetime of marriage and the “long view” in light of an eternity of living with ourselves. Beautiful, thoughtful reflection. Thank you.