-" I can't believe YOU said (or did) this!"
I seem to hear this expression more and more often. It used to upset me at first, but not so much anymore. I think it stopped bothering me when I realized that I am trying to be a godly person, and live a life honoring to God. I am not godly, justified, or sanctified yet... Hopefully I am on the right path.
When I attempt to rely on myself to be a good person, I can go at it for a while. I can say nice words, smile, be friendly, joke... but I run out of steam pretty quickly. A few negative comments or a stressful situation usually do the trick. Being godly in challenging situations is something I am still learning. It's easier for me to retreat in a place of isolation (I am not a really angry person) than to make the effort to respond appropriately.
I think a big part of my transformation has been the acknowledgment that I CAN'T rely on my own strength. The implications of this extend to the way I live my life, and how I interact with others. I was really scared of becoming too self righteous... but again, when I acknowledge that I am not in control, I (hopefully) start getting it.
EED
I seem to hear this expression more and more often. It used to upset me at first, but not so much anymore. I think it stopped bothering me when I realized that I am trying to be a godly person, and live a life honoring to God. I am not godly, justified, or sanctified yet... Hopefully I am on the right path.
When I attempt to rely on myself to be a good person, I can go at it for a while. I can say nice words, smile, be friendly, joke... but I run out of steam pretty quickly. A few negative comments or a stressful situation usually do the trick. Being godly in challenging situations is something I am still learning. It's easier for me to retreat in a place of isolation (I am not a really angry person) than to make the effort to respond appropriately.
I think a big part of my transformation has been the acknowledgment that I CAN'T rely on my own strength. The implications of this extend to the way I live my life, and how I interact with others. I was really scared of becoming too self righteous... but again, when I acknowledge that I am not in control, I (hopefully) start getting it.
EED
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