Well Versed

I think everyone I know strives to be well-versed; at least in their field of interest. I am, however, a bit intimidated when I meet those who are well-versed at being well-versed. I have a few areas of interest and I can honestly say I am not as well-versed as I would like to be in any of them. I have periods when I focus my attention somewhat compulsively in one direction or another, then I burn myself out and take my obsessive nature in a different direction. If I were truly well-versed at writing I would read the works of successful authors, instead I read selected authors....most of them are not published; they are related to me. If I really loved medicine, like I say I do, I would go back to school and renew my license, instead I am forgetting more everyday than I actually know. If I really wanted to succeed as a crafter I would dedicate myself to the hobby, instead I make excuses for why I haven't used all the supplies I bought last year. Then if I really loved God like I want to, I would become consumed with HIS heart, HIS ways, HIS word, HIS people, and with those who have never met him. I would serve my fellow man with compassion in order to be like Christ. The older I get the shorter life seems. I am compelled to ask myself "will my life count"? My attention turns towards my children when I ask myself that question. My daughters married some pretty well-versed guys. One who is well-versed at being well-versed, one who can debate with the best theologians around and one who can literally do anything he puts his mind to. I guess after writing that last sentence I can say I am well-versed at producing some pretty savvy daughters....they picked some awesome men for husbands. Most of all I am very well-versed at being proud of my family; now I am off to consider becoming well-versed at ...............