So what would the world look like if everything was made up of me?
What if everyone listened to me?
What if every time I turned around my thoughts and tasks were already completed because everyone knew what I was thinking and expected?
Would this be cool or does it sound silly?
I think it sounds pretty silly? I’m not sure that it would be a good world. I don’t even want my own family thinking this way. I think it would be boring.
Last Friday I was talking with a friend. We’ve been friends for about 2 years or more. The conversation was a very enjoyable! Though the subject was intense it was enjoyable. Afterwards, I asked myself “Why?” It was then I realized I didn’t have a conversation with an agenda or plan. It was about two guys having a conversation just trying to come up with some answers to life. You know what? I think it might have worked. I believe there were some results. The biggest result was that I realized something about myself. I don’t want everyone thinking like me I just want to know the right thing. Many times, I may not have the answer and that’s when someone else will. I need to realize it’s not all about me, my ways and my thoughts!
I can’t force my will or my thoughts on someone. I can’t turn them into a Collins Drone. What I can do is love them without an agenda. Love them without expecting a certain performance and then leave the rest to God. As a Pastor I should teach values that aren’t based on a certain action but rather honesty and integrity that reflects a holy Lord.
I’m glad God’s plan wasn’t to turn me into a clone but rather a spiritual person that has a desire to make the right choices based on a value system. That value system is described in the Scriptures. God doesn’t love me because of my performance but He loves me because of me. That is why it is so simple to love Him back. I know I don’t have to perform a certain way to gain His approval.
I can’t give up because people won’t turn into me. I should be thankful because I can barely figure myself out. My choice is to lead with love and sacrifice which is better than vengeance, hatred and anger. Jesus set the example. Love… - chuck
3 comments:
Honey!!! You blogged! Yeah! Okay....so I hope at times I have an answer? Are you listening? ha! I'm thankful, I'm glad God knows my heart because sometimes I just don't know what to say.
Good thought. It can be overwelming sometimes in helping people. God has got to be the center of the equation. His thoughts are so much better and higher then ours.
MMM... Chuck goood... Fire Bad!!!
Just kidding. I doubt you're making clones. Imagine the consequences!
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