Monday, September 10

Still bothered...

I'm still bothered that someone thinks I am arrogant because of my "need" (I say desire) to share my faith...it makes me who I am...

Just like I said in my profile, I am one of those who talk about God too much in most people's opinion.
Hmmm...sitting here thinking about this again, pondering whether or not this person may be right...I just don't see how mentioning God and giving Him a mere fragment of the attention He deserves is arrogant.

Besides, when it comes to how "great" of a relationship I personally have with God, I would guess that when I die, God will be sure to point out to me that I don't have such a good relationship with Him...

I don't read my bible enough...
I don't pray enough
I am very selfish
I find myself unthankful,
covetous,
envious,
rebellious,
disliking authority,
NOT sharing my faith,
getting angry (especially while driving)

give me a second, I'll think of more...

not always being kind,
sometimes I even repay evil with evil...(who me???)
laziness,
gluttonous (the scale points this one out for me)

and now, I guess I can add...

arrogant...


But...I AM saved...when He died, he died for all my sin not just some of it. I am forgiven. Are you? (---ahh, here's the arrogant need to throw something in about God saving me again!)

Thankful, yes, but better ?, never..

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is interesting - I can understand how you feel. Perhaps this is encouraging:

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 1 Peter 4:12-16

Sometimes I wonder, if I am not persecuted, does that mean I'm not proclaiming the name of Christ loudly enough? Then other times I think I don't want to be the one that people are uncomfortable around because they know of my faith, and are afraid of what I will think of them. I always pray that Jesus would shine through my actions, and how I live my life and speak to others. My hope is that they will notice a difference in my life and feel comfortable around me so that when I have the opportunity to share with them, they will listen and respect me.

~ Danielle

Anonymous said...

(((Big Hugs)))

You are so precious to the Lord. You keep it up. Keep being you, keep seeking Him and proclaiming His goodness!! I know how it is. We can't not speak of our love and thanksgiving for the Lord. The love we have and have been given just flows out!! It is our very life. I understand your frustrations. I hope you are feeling much better now.

Rebecca said...

oh, you both are sweet...I try not to look at things like this in the context of those verses. I mea, we live in America! Yes, I got a little insult--hardly a torture rack or being burned at the stake...or a cross...
I don't think I am really bothered by them as I am saddened how the world has fallen and how people now-a-days view a person with genuine faith.
To assume I think I have some wonderful relationship with God...as if I am Paul or Peter or John...I am just this girl...in WI...spoiled in America with house, home, car, family, real friends... I am nothing...(I think Paul said that once too)

RECALLED!


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Some other symptoms include:
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3. Amnesia of origin

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5. Selfish or violent behavior

6. Depression or confusion in the mental Component

7. Fearfulness

8. Idolatry

9. Rebellion

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3. Peace
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5. Kindness
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