I Got Side-tracked . . .

It's been a few weeks since I’ve posted. I have to admit that I was caught up in an online mini-battle. I had posted something on social media that aligned with my beliefs. It seemed innocent-not controversial in my opinion. That is . . . until it wasn’t. 

An acquaintance felt a need to put me in my place. We took the conversation to a private chat so as not to give social media enthusiasts a show. But not before others had joined the comments, I just wanted to understand why she felt the need to “throw up” on me.

It made me wonder if I’ve been “throwing up” on others, too. God has a gentle way of helping me see things like that. I’ve been so intent on folks understanding why I believe what I believe that I hope I haven’t come across as hateful. My apologies if I've done that to you.

The conversation with this person consumed me. I found myself frustrated, at times angry, and hurt. I had already lost friendships over recent events that hit our nation. I can only trust in God. He has always been faithful to me.

Since this “argument” became all consuming, this blog and other important projects took the back burner in my life. Isn’t that the way of the enemy? To cause division, to hurt, attack, frustrate and condemn. And then he tries to get us off of the God-given path that is set before us?

Following God is not an easy thing to do. It means we are accountable to Him for every word, every thought, every single thing that we allow into our mind, body and soul. 

In a world filled with evil this is a hard undertaking. While I believe I am trying hard to speak truth, I will fail. It’s human nature. Christ alone is the perfect One. I can do my research, find the facts but someone will always be there to call it fake news. Or lump me into a group they have already condemned in their heart.

I can't worry about what others may think of me, the only One I need to concern myself with is God.

I hope you can accept my apologies for my lack over these past few weeks. I will try to do better. 

For today I’m so thankful that God’s mercies are new every morning.

Dear Lord, thank you that you are gracious and merciful, kind and gentle. Help me to represent you in a world filled with deceit. May I be as a light shining in the darkness. Keep me on the narrow path, I pray. In Jesus' name. Amen.