Opinions...

It has been far too long...

Opinions. Not onions. Everyone has at least one and most people have many. It's one thing that we can obtain that doesn't cost anything. Or does it? In today's self-centered society, it's also one thing that people are willing to share every time the get an opportunity.

Why are these seemingly insignificant things so important? Why does anyone think that I want to hear their opinion about anything if I didn't ask? Why do I think they want to hear mine? Why does anyone's opinion really matter at all?

Opinions are important parts of our lives. They represent a part of our being. Each time we share our opinion on any given subject, we are sharing a part of who we are with someone. However good or bad that may be, we put ourselves out there in some way that makes us vulnerable. Will they agree? Disagree? Will we still be friends?

I find that I disagree with most people's opinions. Some would call that close minded or unfriendly. Some would even say irrational or combative. Ironically, I would disagree with that too. Just because someone doesn't agree with you doesn't mean they are right or wrong, they just have a different opinion. Each of us has lived a life and fortunately or unfortunately... depending on your opinion, opinions are formed / shaped by our experiences. They are shaped by something as simple as a word, or as complex as a broken family.

Opinions shouldn't matter... BUT THEY DO! Barring Biblical substance, they simply represent our thoughts about some particular subject. Opinions shape our perception of things around us, our perception shapes or becomes our reality. Our reality is our life. Therefore, our opinions ARE important.

With that said, who cares what someone else thinks! What's God's opinion? What's your opinion of yourself? Do you like what you see? Do you like what you hear? Do you like what you do? Remember that opinions represent a part of who you are. Therefore, make sure you like what you're sharing before you do so. Or it WILL cost you!

God is good and I'm so thankful that he's not finished with me yet! Regardless of what you think!