I am just so sad for us. For our country, for those who claim to be followers of Christ, and more, for those who don't.
I have realized this before, but today in particular all I can think is "We're ruining it".
Our God must be looking at us, his children, and weeping.
We are pathetically in a constant battle of rising above everyone else:
I am "more Christian" than you because I vote conservative.
I am "more Christian" than you because I am a [enter denomination here].
I am "more Christian" than you because I don't drink, smoke, or do any other "sinful" activity.
I am "more Christian" than you because my church attendance is up to par.
This list of lies goes on and on. Satan must be so proud.
Why does ANYONE think they're qualified to make assumptions like this?
No one comes out and says it, of course. But you know they're thinking it. They make it obvious.
We are ruining it.
When people hear "Christian", they cringe.
I cringe.
When I am at school, and someone mentions being Christian, it's like a toxic gas of awkwardness looms over the entire room making everyone terrified they will be choked with judgment.
It has become a club. That only the righteous and disciplined can enter. Anyone else is automatically on a lower level of being.
I don't know much, but I know that this isn't what Jesus wants. It can't be.
We need to be a community of people who are in this thing together, not in a constant battle of who is doing it better than the other.
Pathetic.
I am so, so sad for us.
I am so, so sorry, Lord. Help us now. Because we are ruining it.
Thursday, February 28
as if what i say even matters...
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We need to be a community of people who are in this thing together, not in a constant battle of who is doing it better than the other.
-I love that part. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all work together and not against each other? It seems so sad b/c very few people want to be in this thing together.
I wish you would come on Wednesday nights and discuss "They Like Jesus, but not the Church" with me.
So much of what you posted is echoed in that book.
Love ya kiddo.
i blogged about this yesterday as well. it's a very frustrating thing.
i'm more christian b/c i brought my bible to sunday school
and i'd just like to add my attendance record of 45/52 sundays. not too shabby...
you know it makes me gag. i love your thoughts and this post
"When I am at school, and someone mentions being Christian, it's like a toxic gas of awkwardness looms over the entire room making everyone terrified they will be choked with judgment."
everyone? really? or just amazingly real, honest, transparent, tuned-in Christians like you. make a difference, girl.....you keep making a difference. i love it.
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