I know, I never blog. When I’m near a computer I just want to use it for being social. All though I LOVE getting to share my day, and whats on my heart.. I don’t enjoy feeling like I’m talking to myself. However, I needed somewhere to get this off my chest!
When I finished watching my recording of Lost tonight Bill Maher’s show was on. I have never seen it in my life and couldn’t tell you anything about the guy. I was drawn to it when I heard a group of people arguing over religion in the media today. I couldn’t even tell you what all they were saying.. everyone was just getting worked up, trying to prove “their” point. I was even hoping the hand of God would come down and slap him in the face! Regardless of what details they were discussing it reminded me of something that has been on my mind. As followers of Christ, why do we ALWAYS want everyone to respect our faith? SO often we find ourselves in highly intense arguments with nonbelievers about how WE are right and they are wrong! I do believe it is VERY important to stand up for your faith and what is right.. but sometimes we should let it go. We are aliens aren’t we? People are supposed to think we’re crazy!
We don’t act like we believe God is going to show his glory!
It is not our job to prove everyone wrong! It is up to us to follow the will of Christ and let him use us.. He WANTS to use us! BUT it is NOT our job to be the Holy Spirit. We should want God to open their eyes through us! We shouldn’t be trying to open their eyes with our own human power. That is worthless.
When you have a conversation with someone who is against your belief in Christ. Somebody who out smarts you. Shake it off! Pray for them! Don’t worry about proving them wrong, have faith in the fact that someday God will make himself known to them! Pray that person finds Christ! And pray that that person will stop resisting the call of a beautiful savior before it is too late.
Ezekiel 39:21
Habakkuk 2:14
It was very hard for me to put these thoughts into words. I hope what God has put on my heart makes sense in my words. If you have ANY questions about what I’m trying to write out, hit me up!
So true. So proud of you. Next time I’m asked to speak, I’ll just give them your name!
WORD! Awesome thoughts!
Maci,
You amaze me! Your words are so powerful and puts me in my place. I’m currently dealing with family members who are agnostic (they believe there is something out there, not necessarily God). So many times I’ve wanted to grab them and say your wrong…there is “A God”, “One True God”, but I’ve kept my mouth shut. They also post things on FB and I’ve wanted to respond, and usually do but then back out my words cause I know they are condemning.
I know that just living my faith is what is going to be my greatest witness for them. So, Thank you for confirming what I’ve always thought I should do.
And you of all people should know how hard it is for me not to Shout to the Lord!!
I love you sweet girl. I will miss you at SS this year. Have a wonderful time and maybe I’ll see you Wed. night of the worship service.
Sherry