I Don't Belong!
First I want to thank You Lord for being who You are; for coming to the rescue of a man who's drifted far. For calling me to be Your son and calling me to serve. Lord the way You've blessed my life is more than I deserve. - Amen
Several events in recent days have inspired this writing. I got to thinking about events that have shaped my life; my adolescents, my choices, my wife and my children, my faith, etc. Then I began to lend thought to the things that cause me discontentment. That list is very long and included such things as hostility around the globe, politics, abortion, homosexuality, classroom curriculum, etc. You get the picture.
I came to this conclusion. I DON’T BELONG! It’s a simple concept really. Christians are told explicitly that we’re to be in the world and not of it, because this isn’t our home. We’re to make the greatest impact in the setting God has placed us and to set the example instructed in His Word. However, the parallel that I drew in not belonging and my discontentment is what caught my attention.
Maybe I (I’m sure I am not the only one) get so worked up, so involved, so frustrated and angry about certain topics because I see the contradiction to the choices our leaders and the liberal base make and the Word of God. One thing is for sure, this world isn’t my home. God has promised all Christians a better place without all the contradiction. A place where crystal clarity will reign supreme.
I look forward to that day, for in that day we will not have to deal with obnoxious people. We’ll not have to deal with heartache, disappointment, greed, lust, anger, or money. That day will be glorious.
Several events in recent days have inspired this writing. I got to thinking about events that have shaped my life; my adolescents, my choices, my wife and my children, my faith, etc. Then I began to lend thought to the things that cause me discontentment. That list is very long and included such things as hostility around the globe, politics, abortion, homosexuality, classroom curriculum, etc. You get the picture.
I came to this conclusion. I DON’T BELONG! It’s a simple concept really. Christians are told explicitly that we’re to be in the world and not of it, because this isn’t our home. We’re to make the greatest impact in the setting God has placed us and to set the example instructed in His Word. However, the parallel that I drew in not belonging and my discontentment is what caught my attention.
Maybe I (I’m sure I am not the only one) get so worked up, so involved, so frustrated and angry about certain topics because I see the contradiction to the choices our leaders and the liberal base make and the Word of God. One thing is for sure, this world isn’t my home. God has promised all Christians a better place without all the contradiction. A place where crystal clarity will reign supreme.
I look forward to that day, for in that day we will not have to deal with obnoxious people. We’ll not have to deal with heartache, disappointment, greed, lust, anger, or money. That day will be glorious.
posted by Troy at 7:00 AM
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