We live in a fallen world.
I am brought face to face with that reality on a daily basis.
I haven't thought too much about it though...
...in fact most days I find myself getting frustrated by people with bad attitudes. Not seeing them for who they are, what they are, created in the image of God. With body, soul, and spirit. Each a unique individual with their own personal story.
This morning I broke down. I've been so quick to judge other people and I forget that maybe the reason they have a bad attitude is because of their life circumstances. Or more importantly, maybe they don't know Jesus.
I may be the only person who knows Jesus that these people see, and what do they see? I hope and pray that they don't see someone who just writes them off as unimportant or insignificant. I want them to see Jesus, to know Him personally. To know what it feels like to have hope.
"For 'everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" - Romans 10:13
When I get to know the stories of people and the tough times they have gone through, it brings me to my knees in prayer because I know that God can provide them with a new peace and joy in Jesus Christ. May He bring them into His loving arms and may they trust in Him.
My heart goes out to my hurting friends tonight.
I am brought face to face with that reality on a daily basis.
I haven't thought too much about it though...
...in fact most days I find myself getting frustrated by people with bad attitudes. Not seeing them for who they are, what they are, created in the image of God. With body, soul, and spirit. Each a unique individual with their own personal story.
This morning I broke down. I've been so quick to judge other people and I forget that maybe the reason they have a bad attitude is because of their life circumstances. Or more importantly, maybe they don't know Jesus.
I may be the only person who knows Jesus that these people see, and what do they see? I hope and pray that they don't see someone who just writes them off as unimportant or insignificant. I want them to see Jesus, to know Him personally. To know what it feels like to have hope.
"For 'everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" - Romans 10:13
When I get to know the stories of people and the tough times they have gone through, it brings me to my knees in prayer because I know that God can provide them with a new peace and joy in Jesus Christ. May He bring them into His loving arms and may they trust in Him.
My heart goes out to my hurting friends tonight.
