Knocking at Doors

I am finding lately that I cannot force anything upon anyone.  The only people who force others to do what they want are dictators and control-freaks.  I am neither of those.  However, I am a girl who is selfish and likes to things to go her way.

The other night, I basically gave someone close to me two choices: my way or the high way.  Looking back, not only did I come across as selfish, but insensitive to the other person's emotions.  Last night, we talked through the emotions and came to the conclusion that you can't force someone to become something they're not, especially when you love who the person already is.

I now understand, as Christians most of us do this to non-believers.  We scare them away usually by trying to force a life-style, a life commitment, a personal relationship with the greatest being in existance.

The thing is, God does not force us to follow Him.  Who are we to force God's creation to follow Him, when God does not?  

God wants the love and desire to be with Him to be genuine.  By trying to force people into Christianity or even scaring them into religion, we not only hurt our relationship with the person.  But, also their relationship with God.

God is patient, God is kind.  He may not force His love, but He does make it quite clear that He does exist.  

Romans 1:20 states:

"For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, 

have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." 

There is no excuse for not believing in any sort of God, in my opinion.  Even those who have never heard of Christ or our God believe in some sort of spiritual being/ creator.

In weird, crazy ways God makes it clear that He exists.  He does this through miracles and blessings, as well as being a comfort during dark times.

So, next time you are down.  Feel as if someone or many people you care about are not responding to the message of Christ you are giving them, maybe you should back off and pray.

Pray a lot. Pray for them. Love them! Not scare or force them.

Remember the acronym: Pray. Until. Something. Happens.

Something usually does happen, at least over time.

Trust me when I say, God is not just knocking on their door; He's banging on it.

Have a blessed day,
 <3KM

How the Lost Get Found

A few weeks ago, my friend on Facebook tagged me in a post (yes, I talk nerdy- don't judge me).  And, in this post, she thanked me for teaching her what Love means.  By this, I have talked to her a bit (maybe a lot) about how God's love has been in my life.  I have always faced issues with self-worth, and honestly...I still do.

Just because I am a born-again Christian does not mean that God has solved all my problems.  But, he has certainly made my problems less of a burden.  I used to have the lowest self-esteem when I was younger, especially in middle school.  I recall one time when my acne was so bad that one time, I got on the bus and two boys behind me teased me.  They asked me, "Don't you wash your face with soap, Pizza face?"

Yes, I am being very vulnerable right now telling you these things.  But, it's the hardships that we face that make us stronger.  Being teased and bullied has actually helped make me the loving person I am today.  I try to never judge someone because I have been there before, to be judged on superficial things that have no purpose.

It's funny how people see things in us that we never see in ourselves.  I know I can be a kind person, but I just think that it is amazing to know that by being a good friend, I can be recognized as a supporter in one's faith.

This song, How The Lost Get Found is fantastic!  I love how Britt Nicole's kindness is able to heal these broken hearts and help others realize that God does care, and he certainly does love.

Afterall, God is LOVE.  If anyone reading this is feeling weak at heart, or weak in Faith.

Pray.

I promise that everything will get better over time if you just Pray.

Love, your Sister-in-Christ,

<3 KM