Sunday, August 29, 2010

however.

I don't want to be the one to shout bible passages from the rooftops.
I don't want to be the one that people see as too pious.

I don't want to be the one that can tell you everything about the bible.
I don't want to be the one called that Jesus freak.
I don't want the be the one that is left out just because I'm Christian.
I don't want to be the one that is hypocritical in what I say and do.
I don't want to be the one that falls short at every turn.

However

I do want to be the one that people look at and see a difference in.
I do want to be the one that tries to get to know God as well as I can.
I do want to be the one that tries her best to follow Jesus' call to love people.
I do want to be the one that serves others rather than herself.
I do want to be the one that people trust to go to for their problems or questions.
I do want to be the one that recklessly follows the law of grace.
I do want to be the one that praises God in all things quietly.
I do want to be the one that gives her all in everything.

I want to love Jesus and everyone, but I don't want to be seen as the one that is too Christian, too much of a Bible thumper. I don't see the need to spout off verses, shout God's glory or have every post about Jesus. I would much rather people see me as someone who is trying her best to follow what she believes in. I would much rather people see me as the one who serves quietly, can be counted on and will always be there with a hand to help or shoulder to lean on. I never, ever, ever want to be the one to cram the gospel down someone's throat and make them feel inferior to me just because I know more about the bible, whether they are Christian or not. I just want to follow my God, do the best I can and help as many people as possible. But I'm a work in progress and some times, I'm not good at the following and I go astray. But I try.


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