So apparently I'm picking this up again. It makes sense with who God's creating me to be; a quiet soul who's less likely to speak and more likely to listen. I get discouraged sometimes for sure, but you let yourself be picked up by the only One Who can pick you up.
I'm not loud. I'm not boisterous. I'm not shallow. I don't seek approval. I won't give approval. I don't manipulate. I'm not a slave.
It seems a lot of who I am today is not only what I am, but also what I'm not.
I am quiet. I'm deep. I seek love. I give love. I care. I am a free son.
Some of you won't understand the ministry God is currently unfolding before me. I can't expect you to. I know the truth that resides in my heart is what I'm seeking after. I will keep my eyes on my God. I will not stray or stop for anyone. This does not mean I will love any less but I will not be hindered in my walk by those around me. I will walk. I will not drag behind me those around me. That is not who I am and not how He intended it. If God's grace can extend to me, a once manipulative, drug-using porn addict, I believe His grace can extend infinitely. And it does. It is not my duty to save the world. I cannot. He can.
God's greatest commandment says it clearly enough.
The pendulum effect obviously comes into play here, so there is the tendency to forget about the 2nd greatest command. However, I will love people. That will never go away. I won't approve of some of their actions, but I will still love them.
And that seems to be something I need to explore more.
What does Jesus' love look like in my life as presented to others?
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