This is what's been on my heart this Christmas season:
If I'm "the only Jesus" someone ever sees...or I'm the one Christian someone knows...if I'm the face of Christianity and I'm a gigantic puke - a stink nugget - a worm, what kind of example am I being?
Hey! Jesus is awesome! But what about all these idiots...who let them in here?
(That last phrase is what I've been living out in the last since-my-baby-was-born.)
James MacDonald said something once that's been ringing in my ears. Here's my best attempt at paraphrasing:
You may not be the one to plant the seed, but let's don't stomp the soil all hard so that no one can plant it.
I don't want to be a soil stomper. I don't want people to look at me and say, "THAT'S what it means to love and follow Jesus?! NO THANK YOU."
So. I'm sorry I've been a puke. And that my light is a laser shining into your eyeball. I'm going to try and shine a nicer light. Because Jesus really is awesome. I'm not awesome.
I'm celebrating His birthday this weekend.
Merry Christmas.
2 comments:
I am sorry it wasn't a windy day when you were born, fell a little close to the tree...but HE is working to make us more like Him, and I think you are an incredible example of who He desires us to be. Thank you for being you, love you forever.
Aaaahhhh, I came on here to tell you how amazing you are and then I see "Poppa's" comment.... brought tears to my eyes and how can I beat that! You are a wonderful example of a TRUE Christian person. Keep shining your light, it helps me see the right path! :) MERRY CHRISTMAS Katie! Love you!
Heidi
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