Today a friend posed a question...
"The Elixir you've taken, that one that makes you more loving and less judgmental than others, does it work for you? Do you really think kindly of your enemies now? Are you known for your unusual affection for the ugly?"
I know I'm not as good at it as Jesus, but I do know I am trying!
My Elixir is Jesus, my example. He forgave me when I had wronged Him and He loved my ugliness. So, I want to be like Him. But the question remains, do I really think kindly of my enemies? Who are my enemies? People who have hurt me, lied to me, want nothing more than to see me fail? Then there are the enemies I really don't know. The ones who hate Americans and want us dead. Do I hate people like that? I don't think so. I try to look at everyone in this world as a soul. (That is why I love missions.)
So the question remains, do I really think kindly of my enemies? Well, I think I do. The first thing I had to do was make a decision to walk in the direction of forgiveness and love even when others aren't kind to me. I have not arrived at the place where I love all my enemies all the time, but it is a journey.
Now for the second question... Are you known for your unusual affection for the ugly? Whether ugly refers to physical beauty, attitudes or those who don't live Godly lives, I try to be kind and loving to everyone. I know inside I feel affection for others and hope it is evident by my actions. I try not to be judgmental, but loving and compassionate.
I want to be compelled by love. God's love!
My Today,
Christy
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