How is it that we can be going through the exact same thing as someone we are close to and not even realize it? Is it because we don't want to come off weak, or afraid of being judged for not having it all together. That our relationship with God is not all that we think it should be. Afraid of getting hurt in the process, or hurting someone else. Are we afraid of being to vulnerable because someone may see who we really are, and not like the real me?
Well I'm just going to honest, these lies have to stop. We have to start asking the tough questions, and get down to the inner people we are. Be who God created us to be, speak truth over each other's lives. And stop and ask, and then Listen to each other, listen to the heart of a person. Be real with each other, not walk through things alone, didn't God create fellowship for a reason, so we could listen and help. Struggle together in this thing called life, so we can better ourselves for the real life God has for us. Saying out loud to each other our losses and our victories. Holding each other when it hurts and jumping for joy when it feels good. I am sick of lies keeping us (people in general) from fellowshipping in the way God intended us to do. Not going to each other in truth, and working on things we need to work on. Growing together for His glory and finding out what God is really doing when we just open up and listen.
I'm challenging myself to let down my guard and love people, with out any strings attached, or an award for doing whats right. Showing people the Love of God, and that they deserve it even when they don't think they do. Being who I am, and not settling for a part of who I am, giving people the real me, in hopes that they see a glimpse of His Glory.
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Keri that is so good and so true. I have found myself thinking that same sort of thing on many occasions. Wishing that I had that with more relationships in my life. That is challenge I would like to take on myself. Think of where relationships could go if alot more poeple took it on?
On a side note: I just wanted to tell you that I have really enjoyed getting to know you the past few months or so (in person, in class and thru this blog) and I think you are an incredible person, truly. Not that you weren't before obviously, but I didn't really know you. But I am blessed to be getting to you and hope it continues. You are someone people listen to and look to. You are REAL. That is hard to come by these days. And you have alot GREAT things to say. I am glad I get to be even a small part of that.
you are so right! i am really thankful that you ask me the tough questions... even when all it takes to make me break is " how are you doing"? vulnerability is a hard place. but a good place.
i want to take that challenge with you, i want to be open. it's real people that reach real people afterall. we are all going through the same things in life anyways... what is the big secret??? you are an amazing person, and i'm just really thankful we are friends!!! I love you friend!!
listening is one of your best qualities, and so many have benefitted from it.
being vulnerable is so scary! but, as you learn in life, it is also essential in order to make true, deep, lasting friendships.
we are so blessed.
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