Posts Tagged ‘Love one another’

Actions Speak Louder

Tuesday, April 1st, 2014

blessings

I've learned the hard way…..complaining about what you don't like about something only makes it harder and uglier and more painful.  For everyone.

let it go

Letting go of what hurts is the best way to live at peace.  Clinging to trouble is like riding a rocket of unforgiveness that's on a crash course of danger.

betrayal

Love the people God puts in your life……in spite of their faults.  Life really is too short.

love a bunch

It's true, actions speak louder than words.  Even when voices are raised… be willing to prove your love.

not ok

I'm talking to myself today.  I don't ever want to be so narrowminded that I can't see my own faults.  I also don't want to hurt anyone I love with my words or actions, yet I do (sometimes). 

rise up

Lord,

Let me be known for love.  Take away any doubt my behavior might try to pursuade otherwise.

Amen

Match Up

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Have you ever met someone that acted horribly only to find out later they were an "active" church member somewhere?  I have and it's very confusing.  Don't misunderstand, I'm not talking about someone having a bad day or moment of stress and misbehaving.  I'm referring to someone who has a completely miserable or mean spirit.

Examples:

Unfriendly, coldish, never smiles and leaves you feeling awkward when you leave their presence.

I can still remember the day I found out a certain secretary (at a place where I worked too) was a God praising, hands in the air, eyes closed tight follower.  It literally stopped me in my worship'n tracks!  Every encounter I had ever had with her was ugly and rude (her part, not mine).  She acted like she hated me!  It left me feeling low and embarrassed each time I had to interact with her.  And here she was singing in the big church choir….loving the same God that I do.

Didn't match up.

In my long life as a Christian, I've fallen hard on my own sword of fleshly behavior.  I've misspoken, wounded with my words & actions, acted like a total idiot and completely embarrassed myself & those around me.  I've also recognized it as wrong and tried to make it right as quickly as possible.  I never want to misrepresent Christ because of my weak & human behavior but I have and probably will again.

It doesn' match up.

I've noticed how easy it is to sling scripture around and make ourselves look Christian-y.  But if our behavior doesn't match up with our words, do they really count?  I'm challenging myself and you today–if you are a believer/follower of Jesus Christ please live outloud for Him.  The world is full of meanness.  Why should the ones who profess to love in the name of Christ be jerks too?

Chew on that, friends and let me know…..do you agree?

 

Questions to ponder.

Do I act like a person who loves Jesus TO EVERYONE or just my closest friends/family?

Am I gentle with my words and kind with my actions?

Do I smile and speak when someone does the same to me?

Am I open to being helpful when approached by someone in need?

Do I make other's feel uncomfortable or am I warm & inviting?

 

BE HONEST.  I want to match up with the love the Father has poured out on me. Don't you?