Thursday, February 9, 2012

Second verse same as the first?!

   I am always so impressed to be in the presence of God's people. I love being a part of something so good and right! I have been a party to many a bad and wrong thing in my life and I can tell you "this" kicks "thats" butt. Lol. I am impressed to watch good families loving one another and others around them. I also have to say it is a blessing to see those who you know are not each others biggest fans but they are respectful and considerate of one another, because it's right and it is an outward sign of their maturity in Christ. A wise man told me once that some people have stronger personalities and some have softer personalities, and though we may not be best friends seeking one another out to spend time with, we can be respectful and love one another with the love of Christ. I know that at times I have been a success in this and at times I have failed miserably in this task. Now this does not mean that others around me have always succeeded either, but I'm not responsible for others attempts only for mine. Same goes for you kid! So I find myself singing second verse same as the first (haha), but you know, how many times did the disciples have to go over and over a thing before they got it right and they had Jesus right there holding their hands! So I tire of drama and have decided to denounce my role as a leading lady in it! I praise God for all that he is, I praise him for creating so many different people and so many different personalities! I praise him that where some with very strong personalities will be loved by others and edified in those relationships (I am proof of this) He also provides relationships for those softer personalities. And as far as it depends on me I will be peaceable and if this means avoiding hurtful situations even when they seem innocent I will do so until I am as strong as my personality and can handle it in a Christlike manner! Titus 3:9-10 says avoid foolish controversies because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once and then warn them a second time after that have nothing to do with them. Now I don't believe this means write them off forever but I do believe it means if you know that close contact and conversation will result in conflict or hurt then avoid that contact until God tells you otherwise! Praise God for this sound advice!
   God bless and keep you Ms. Jill

2 comments:

Clint said...

Thank you, this is just what I needed to hear. I love how God has perfect timing! We love you Jill, keep it up!!

Broken and Blessed said...

I love y'all too thanks for commenting, that way I don't feel like I'm talking to the air around me. lol