"I'm not my position doesn't define me, high , low, bug, small, no better or worse than the next. It is what I do that defines me." (paraphrase)
Well, Dan, I just heard that from a guy I just met. 2 hrs with this guy and he has expressed more wisdom than some people I have spent years with. The last words that came out of his mouth why he does what he does was this, "people have told me I won't be promoted because I don't kiss butt. I do what I know is right because men don't have a heaven or hell, the one upstairs can judge me. So I f I do or do not get promoted, there are more important things, when I close my eyes I know I did what was right and where I'm going."
Everyday at least for myself, I remember times I have lived the opposite of that. It eats at me. What's more important?
What's Paul say....Galatians 1:10
10 For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.
So I made a promise, to not be silent. No more smile and nod, if I don't agree with something and it's valid..... Speak up. Kinda has gotten me in trouble with some people. Plus, i mess up when i speak up since im not right always. It's not so easy either, I hate the feeling when someone fixes me when I mess up and then later I have to fix them. Really, it's not me fixing them. Nor is it them fixing me or trying to (I don't always Listen or do things or right away.....stupid huh?)
Galatians 2:20
20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.
Galatians 5:24-25
24 And they that are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof. 25 If we live by the Spirit, by the Spirit let us also walk.
I have respect for this man I met. He didn't do anything more than just tell about himself Nd his experiences. Yet was more powerful than a lot of things. May God guide him in his ways.
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Well God, it's me again. Been a bad day, made buncha mistakes and been upset to you. I got no excuse, I'm an idiot. I just really hate some junk that happens. I'm weak and stubborn, and everyday I think of her. So be with her. I don't know what to say to people, tons of openings to share gospel, but I'm just too dumb it seems. You know what I mean? I have trouble being faithful, so how can I expect others to do the same or even come this way?
Well, thanx for a beautiful day and thank you for the conversation on duty tonight. Um, please forgive me. I'm sorry for my failure. Help me be more faithful. Help light to shine through the smog of my sin. Thank you for listening.
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