I’ve mentioned a few reasons for why I want to do this blog and the goal of it. It’s definitely not because I have a bunch of extra time. There are a few events that really brought me to this moment and functioned as the inspiration for this site, and hopefully it doesn’t sound too disjointed and rambling as I explain them.
The first point of time came at a young adult Bible study where I young lady mentioned that if there was a word to describe God’s people “love” would not be the first that came to mind. And yet Jesus said that the world would know we are His by the love we had for one another. That seared into my mind. Granted the world is trying to redefine love to mean acceptance of everything and everybody regardless of the truth (which is entirely a different discussion), the simple fact remains that, in the age of social media where everyone feels the need to give their opinion, the Christian struggles with telling the truth in love.
But how does one do this really? Maybe it has to do with being more honest.
Steven Furtick of Elevation Church preached a sermon with a segment that still rings in my ears. Sorry about the quality of the video below, but I couldn’t find the edited snippet I saw on Facebook.
https://youtu.be/cbsMSqpqlWU
There is an overwhelming need in the body of Christ for authenticity. We’re so used to cleaning up and looking like we have it all together at church and even for the world. When someone falls we’re all surprised and, unfortunately, use the opportunity to speak poorly of that individual. The worse part is that in attempting to look like God has finished His handiwork in our lives the love and grace of God loses it’s effect.
But Paul said that in his weakness, God’s strength is perfected (2 Cor. 12:9). So why are we so afraid to be real about our weaknesses?
So I felt the need to “come clean” so to speak. To talk about the real things that Christians, that all people, go through. Without the platitudes, fake smiles, or self-righteous overtones. I want to be real so that you can know that God’s grace really is sufficient. Because I’m not perfect. Not even close. I serve a God that is. And that is enough.