Thoughts [2.26.09]

So. I've realized one thing: People are so eloquent in their blog writing
Maybe they are all gifted with a natural affinity for words or maybe I just don't think enough before I jot down my thoughts.

1. It is hard to love people. I stink at this. I am constantly reminded that Jesus' love was unconditional, simply meaning that no conditions dictated His love for us. I'm gonna try to be a more gentle, understanding person.

2. I've realized a little bit more of what the Transformasphere movement is about. I used to be the type of person who thought that the only way to truly serve God was by being a pastor/missionary.

But I think the idea behind Transformasphere is that we can work regular jobs with a missionary passion. NO, like really. To wake up, ready for your 9 to 5, realizing that this is literally your mission field. This isn't really new, but when you begin to actually understand the words rather than just hearing them, it makes a lot more sense.

3. I realized one thing FER SURE. So, reading, "What's so Amazing About Grace?" (Highly, highly recommended, just ask me for it), there's a line that talks about people who are "good in the worst sense of the word". You know, like those people who just try to fix other people, instead of trying to understand them. Or trying to fix other people so it makes things easier for you rather than truly having their best interest in mind.

I don't really know where to draw the line or find the balance. There has to be a time to confront, to offer advice, and to rebuke, but at the same time, there has to be some grace resembling that which Jesus offers us. You know, like the prodigal son or promiscuous woman examples. I have to constantly remind myself not to judge, because there are always things I don't know, things I assume.

aite, I hit 3 things, so: overnOUT