Entry 9- WHY SO SELFISH?

"Why so selfish?" A question I often asked myself whenever I would hold back from talking to people around me about God or not wanting to share the word of the day on social media.

I remember when I gave my life to Christ (again LOL) I used to think a lot- a lot about what people would think of me?

I remember I was conflicted; was I going to be seen as the 'Overdoing Christian'? Did I want to be this Christian? I just wanted to spread Gods Love, Peace & Joy.

Was I going to become that annoying Christian, forcing my views down peoples throats?

I didn't want to be that person- Lord, I used to roll my eyes at 'those' people.

Didn't they think about how others would feel? Uncomfortable? Guilty? Afraid? Having their thoughts challenged?

But today, with consent of course, I ask people I talk to why they call themselves Christians but are so uncomfortable with us- the so called 'Loud Christians'?- Honestly with what I have seen and experienced I have a long way to go before I can be called a loud Christian- LOL.

As the days pass by I noticed I'm sharing more. As I share the word of God with whoever is open to listening, I learn from them & I'm hoping they learn a thing or two from me.

I have been able to come to terms with the fact that some people have an easier time talking about Jesus to others & others don't & honestly, that's OK.

"The Bible makes it very clear that we're all different in our skills and abilities (1 Corinthians 12:12-26). Not everyone has the same exact talents, which means not everyone is going to be equally comfortable doing the same things (Ephesians 4:11-16). Some people have a very easy time talking about Jesus to others. Some people don't. And that's OK—you don't have to share the gospel in exactly the same way as other people." (Jeff. 2017)

I got this from another Christian blog talking about being too shy to share the gospel & Jeff, the writer was right, in my opinion. In as much as we want Christians to share the word, we should allow them to do so in their own way. Just because I am comfortable with talking about God to you in person doesn't mean every other Christian should do same.

As a Christian, I have come to accept that I do not need to be so hard on myself when I see other Christians moving in a particular way- Has God directed you to move like the others? Has God asked you to talk or walk or dress in a particular fashion? So why do we want to force it? Why do we judge other Christians because they preach differently?

I pray as you are reading this, you open up more, to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to bring you closer to Him and bless you as you get a deeper understanding of His word. I pray you find your gift that allows you to bring more people to God & not just to church. 

This prayer is for you, the one questioning his/her place in the sight of God- You are worth it & God loves you so so much! Amen.