2/24/2011

Who are you rolling your eyes at, Christian Soldier?

Hebrews 12:14 - 15: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble [you], and thereby many be defiled;

This is such an interesting portion of scripture. I can't believe how often I coax myself down from anger by uttering the words "follow peace," while mimicking the serene flow of waterfalls with my hands.

I'm thinking of, the little snooty comments I whisper under my breath at my unsatisfiable clients; rolling my eyes at an annoying co-worker; an angry word thrown out in hostility, as I'm being cut-off by a rushed driver; participating in derogatory opinions about other people's business, a.k.a. gossip. Yikes! There are days my spirit man feels so conflicted with the world around me. This "following peace" thing is not easy, by any means.

Please say a prayer for me, BM2ers. I can see this is going to take a conscience effort everyday - and maybe even several times a day - to pull off. My being peaceful with the people that come into my path, appears to be ranked up there right next to holiness (and we all know how much we strive for holiness).

Join my effort, as I continue to press towards the mark.

Be a Blessing