the series we've been doing in church has been about 'community'. it's been so different than the typical churchy "strive to be like the early church" drive. how refreshing!!! where the pastors ended up being led was to the heart of god...and the life of community that is natural to the father, son and holy spirit...a life we are called up into. fantastic!
well, today, the topic was about living out the life of the holy spirit that expresses being "for" each other. letting the life of god come out is such a way that we encourage, bless...assume goodness.
here's the irony.
i get back to my latte station and notice a person that i CAN'T FREAKIN' STAND.
ohhhhh great! literally 30 seconds sooner, i was thinking that i had just heard a great sermon that i can totally get on board with. and in a matter of a glance, i was experiencing inner turmoil, wondering if there can be exceptions...
my luck sucks...
...or god actually has a plan for how we can love outloud regardless of the past or circumstances or pain or pride or etc...
so i asked myself...if i wasn't directly involved, what would i tell someone caught in this sitation? hahaha...and i would say "let's not be too quick to question the goodness of her heart." how easily we do so. no, instead i guess i need to assume value and ask god to help me bless that.
my first thought on my way home...hahaha...well, she has nice hair. hey, have to start somewhere...hehe. my next thought...she loves her kids. ok, that's better. and then i decided to pray for her...and not a slanted prayer either (i.e. "lord, help her to realize that she's a pill.) nooooo, a prayer of blessing....and i have to start with her fabulous hair and her love for her kiddos...FINE! it's a beginning...
there's not a good enough excuse to stand in bitterness. people can have disagreements without assuming core evil. ;) god says so...so i have to get movin' in that direction too.
plus...it's not like there aren't people out there who have to do the same regarding me...hehe.
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