Absent
Recently I have thinking about the people in my life, and thanking God for the many blessings I call family and friends. However, there is someone noticeably absent, and I believe this person maybe nonexistent in your life as well. Curious? Right now you’re head is reeling…Who is IT? A mentor. Disappointed? I believe this might be one of the big reasons the Church (big C) has been in a funk here in America. Jesus said “Go make disciples…” So now two questions for you…are you making disciples and are you a disciple? Thoughts?
OK, guys -- you've been absent long enough! How did the get in the way thing go? Hope you're encouraged in all you do for Jesus. Grace and peace...from Thailand :-)
It seems like what I have been experiencing in church is a problem of plastic smiles. People seem to have a happy smiling face on Sunday then leave... afraid to be real to each other, break down walls, bear each others burdens, suspend judgement, stop gossip dead in its tracks, extend a warm welcome, pray with and for each other. I am on a mission to be real with folks from now on, but praying first and asking God to soften hearts, build relationships, break down walls.