Why are people so blind? Some are so hard. Some are so frivolous. It bothers me how some can't see past their comfort-circles. Why can't they look past the next weekend? The next fun time? Life is so much more. God, open their eyes. I can't open their hearts without You. My own strength is pitifully insufficient to strike a light in their eyes. I've tried. I'm frustrated with the World's shallowness. So shallow. In the last couple weeks, I've been stepping back to view my life and other's lives from a disconnected point of view. The more I think about it, the more it strikes me how fleeting everything is. I see others, I talk to others, who have headlight vision. Seeing what is right before them with no eternal or future perspective. I am in no way looking down on anyone. I myself, and any other sinner on earth will and do struggle. I plead with God to work in these people's lives through me. I'm weary of trying. It seems like everything I try fails. God, you're my strength. Help me persevere in reaching out to others. Help me to be real with everyone, and not have faces I put on for different people.
You've been exposed to my mind on this Sunday evening. Like I said, I'm in no way degrading anyone. I'm just feeling discouragement right now about my seemingly (from my earthly view) unsuccessful attempts to share Christ with the unbelieving, and to put an Eternal vision in other's eyes. God works as God works. I've planted seeds. Even if I don't see effects, it doesn't mean their won't be any.
Add your thoughts. I want to know I'm not alone here.
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- The best descriptions of me would come from those who know me. For those who don't, I'm a Jesus lover. Bible-rooted. Artistic and happy by nature, and I love people for who they are. My shortcomings are many, but my identity is secure in Christ Jesus.
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2 Comments:
Hey Nate....
Well first sorry I was kinda quiet today, I was really tired and had a really emotionally draining weekend. But I want to say that I completely agree with you. So many of my close Christian friends live in a little bubble of comfort and actually dislike having to plan their futures much less have to think about others! What do you say to people like that? I don't know, I'm still working on that one.
But I have dealt with that same feeling of discouragement that you're going through-- thinking abstractly is so dangerous to one's contentment! :-) Thank God He made it that way.
Also, thankfully for us, God works through our weaknesses so that He can get the glory for everything.
And...I also don't think it's entirely wrong to put on different faces for different people, for some people you need to be able to interact with them on a level they can relate to before you reach them.
Thanks for posting this. Keep up the good thoughts, I feel like deep thinking is a rarity among males in your generation. :-) So it's encouraging for ME as a sister in Christ to see Him working through you.
peace out
gabby
It's sweet to see your longing for others salvation and joy. And Gabriella is right, it's in our weakness that He will shine though. In your case, it looks like you're really good at caring for others. This may not be you, but when I think I am (good at being a Christian basically), I oftentimes get all cocky, like "I got this one." *faceplant* I really like how C.J. Mahaney puts it in his book Humility: True Greatness. It's short and excellent. you should read it:)
God works through sinners sharing the Gospel. I think you're frustration is a good thing. If you had evangelism down PERFECTLY, and knew EVERY argument, you may be wrongly confident of your efforts. But right now you're leaning on Him, because you know you can't do it. Press on brother. Keep battling, soldier.
-Scotty
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