So I got one of the biggest compliments ever this weekend... You're not going to believe this... Especially my friends reading this that have known me from "back in the day"... And the person that threw it at me really thought that she was being mean... She thought that I would be offended, or upset... Ha Ha to her, because it was quite the contrary... And when she didn't get the reaction she wanted, she retreated... Which was probably better... Because I had a WHOLE LOT more to say... But I'm so proud of myself for the way I handled it. So proud!!!!
I was called a "bible thumper"!!! I don't know, maybe I should have been offended. But at the time, I literally Laughed Out Loud. It was via email, so she didn't hear me laugh, although I did my best to convey that in my response to her.
I wrote back and told her that it was not the worst name i've ever been called. (duh!) And that the Bible does say that Christians will face persecution and I now know exactly what is meant by that. Although, quite honestly, I never thought it would be from people that supposably care about me. (I just don't understand the need for name calling. I'm thinking that's a little juvenile.) I told her, I am not concerned in the least about offending anyone. I am witnessing the Truth. I care about my families salvation. (because oh yea, I mighta forgot to mention... this is actually someone related to me!) This is exactly what God is calling me to do, and I'm carrying out his wishes. Period. I will not bite my tongue. I will totally risk pushing people away in this lifetime for the chance to spend the rest of eternity with them in Heaven. I will rub everyone the wrong way if there is any possibility they will hear me (and God's Word) and have everlasting life.
Now mind you, I didn't really say anything to start with... I disagreed with a post on facebook that was comparing Church to a cult. I swear, she really came at me with this "bible thumper" name and the idea that I was "pushing people away" without me attacking or quoting scripture or really anything that could have been misconstrued as pushing my Jesus agenda on her or her family.
I'll admit, I was totally flabbergasted to start... But now, I'm really realizing it was a compliment. I'm proud to be my Bible thumping self!!! So you might want to stay back, retreat now, stop reading my facebook and my blogs, because I have a strong feeling this Christian stuff might be contagious!!! And I truly hope it is!!
Blessings this week!
71. The Holy Spirit moving in me and helping me to articulate what I now know as the Truth.
72. The countless opportunities I'm going to have to use my new found knowledge.
73. Patience with people that are going to argue with me every step of the way.
74. The suggestion from a friend to dedicate time to the Bible each day before I allow myself computer time. It has WORKED!!!
75. My hard-working husband (again) who brought pizza home, had enough time to relax for about 20 minutes to eat a couple pieces before getting called right back into work.
76. My big girl Lauren who decided she'd like her ears pierced and didn't scream like a wild woman and make me feel like a bad mom after she was done.
77. March for Babies 3 mile walk this weekend with some besties and my Lauren! Love my girls!
78. Breakfast the next day with another bestie and my Kate!
79. 2 trips to Delta Mills Park in Lansing in 2 days so that each of my babies got some alone time with Mommy. I am one lucky mommy!
80. Our nephew's 3rd birthday. He's growing up so fast, and we don't see him nearly enough.
81. New tires on the van!
82. The study Bible I'll be borrowing from a friend this week. I know it's going to help me learn even more! So excited!!!
Threw in a few extra there because I'm feeling extra blessed tonight!
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