Today’s entry got me thinking about how tough it is to talk about Christ to people sometimes.
In one category are people who believe that they are basically good, they like their lives the way they are, and don’t feel the need to add God (read: religion) into the mix. It’s as if God is an item at a salad bar – I could, but no thanks, I’ll pass today. I’m good.
To my thinking, the bottom line for them is that they aren’t willing to turn over control… Maybe they think they’re doing a good job, and they don’t need God’s help – I guess that would be pride.
In another category are people who are so open to spiritual things that they have a collection of them. Adding Christ is no problem! They don’t see the contradiction. Your belief in God is exclusive, but they don’t seem compelled to take that on…
Strangely, I think the bottom line is the same here – many overly spiritual people aren’t willing to let God take over. Spirituality is a smokescreen for them: I’m doing all this spiritual stuff! Of course I’m okay! How could I not be?
Lest you think I’m being harsh, I’m writing this with the thought in my mind that pride and, well, passive-aggressive pride are the same things I struggle with. I can relate. I don’t like to look like I don’t have it all together… I have trouble giving total control over to God…
Realizing that gives me compassion for my friends and family. I can’t be on a high horse if I’m guilty of the same things… Because of Christ, I have the ability to overcome pride and issues of control, but I can still relate. May that move me forward in sharing Christ with my loved ones…
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