The Accidental Anabaptist: Broken

A Little About Me:

I am Kelly, wife to Scott and mother of a beautiful blended family of 5 grown children and nine (and counting!) grands.

I stumbled upon Anabaptism 20 years ago with The Mennonites. Their simplicity changed my attitude and gratitude about God, family, and service to everyone I consider my *neighbor*.

I've been plain, and not-so-plain, trying to emulate the people I love. And I've found a lesson in it all, and decided that "the joy is in the journey".

I write about God, family, and whatever strikes my fancy? I hope you find something that strikes a chord and helps you as we all step heavenward.

Blessings,
Kelly

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Broken

I'm not really broken....
I'm just a little scarred,
I don't look like you do,
but accepting that seems way too hard.

I'm not really broken
just a little bit cracked,
but if you cared a little more,
you'd take this burden off my back.

Why won't you embrace me,
without making a list
Of all the things you don't like,
and everything you think I've missed?

Chorus 1:

I can learn a new way over time,
without giving up my peace of mind,
The path I've been on has made me wise
without the pain of compromise.

I'm not really broken,
but I'm a little torn,
my edges might be rougher
from constant comments full of scorn.

Don't try to reshape me,
I'm not your ball of clay.
Its not your job to recreate me,
into what you thinks a better way.

Stop trying to change me,
Just welcome me in,
If you want to hold me,
And let love wash away my sin.

I'm not really broken,
I've just been on the road,
My past is all behind me,
Won't you help me lighten up my load?

Chorus 2:

I'm just waiting to be welcomed home
And so tired of being all alone
Why is love so carelessly denied
When it was love incarnate crucified?

I'm not really broken...

Written by Kelly Hunt 3-26-11

Welcome To The Accidental Anabaptist

I am Kelly,... wife, to Scott, and mother to five... grandmother to six (and counting!!). We live in the great State Of Texas, and have family scattered from Connecticutt to Ohio, to Texas.

Why do I call myself *the Accidental Anabaptist*???

Because it was completely unintentional! While living in Ohio, I was befriended by a Mennonite woman. She invited me to church & opened the door to a *3rd Way* of worship.

The rest is history!

What is the primary focus of Anabaptist?:

Non-resistance, refusing to swear oaths, separate from the world, dressing modestly, & dying to self to start with.

Please see my *links* section at the bottom of the page for more information on the Anabaptists, their history, and how they live out their convictions.

My life is not simply about being Anabaptist... It's about a devotion to God, and that's the earthly label that I identify with most.

I am not *PLAIN* in the most dramatic sense, but I am simple, modest, and conservative in a practical sense. I do not dress to align with any particular church.

I have a world of genuinely plain friends who I love dearly. They have taught me to be a better person through their fellowship. They are not afraid to challenge me, and I adore them for their honesty.

I would like to be a bridge *to* the conservative Anabaptists, their doctrine, different practices, and a simpler life for everyone, for anyone who is interested.

I hope to challenge the reader to be open minded without selling out, to be less judgemental of what you don't understand, and to serve God with passion, and not lip service.

Blessings,

Kelly