Sunday, October 16, 2011

Back In God's Presence

We joined a new church two weeks ago today.  It feels like home.  We weren't able to attend last weekend because we were out of town at a family reunion.  Today, the sermon seemed to hit home.  Being back in the workforce has made me forget my christian side.  I love the people I work with but sometimes just like in all of our lives we have issues dealing with the way they respond and then we respond to counteract their response.  Neither is good and it makes the work environment difficult. 

The language is another issue.  I've tried hard not to use words I haven't used in a long time, but being with people who use four letter words and do spiteful things constantly doesn't always bring out the best in me or anyone you are around. 

Today's sermon which is still dealing with struggles was Demonstrating Perspective.  One of the questions that was asked was:  Who do you serve?  Man or God.  It is my wish and my desire to serve God.  I don't want my human side, earthly side to out shine my christian side.  However, that is what has been happening. My earthly side is ugly and I don't want it to be the side I present to everyone.  So today I had a talk with God and re-examined my heart.

I have a friend who says she has accepted Christ but has never walked an aisle or public profession of faith or talk to a preacher and I have not been a good example.  I'm not sure she really understands what it means.  When you become a Christian, it becomes a tougher life.  Accepting Christ and walking in faith is not easy.  Satan tempts you and tells you it is okay to do things to others, or to do things that are not all that bad, but they aren't good either.  My goal is to show her the right way.  To show her that Jesus is the truth, the way and the life. 

I am deeply sorry for the way or things I have said over the last few weeks.  I've been angry and upset with people that even though what they did was not right, it's not me they have to answer to or explain their ways.  Everyone will stand before God and be judged.  All I can do is try to show others the Christian way and hope I can be a light to someone and that they will see that God is the one true God.  That Jesus is/was the word made man.  That He died for our sins and rose again. 

God Bless!
Love, L