A few days ago I posted a negative blog that was venting about something that gets on my nerves. It was a very short paragraph but the only comment I received has left me feeling guilty for 2 days. The person who left the comment wondered if I might have a jealousy issue. (I deleted the post so you can't go look.)
I commented back and tried to explain the two main reasons why the issue annoyed me. Neither reason was jealousy. I won't say I never feel jealous about anything but in general I am a very content person.
I have 2 reasons for my guilt. First I was thinking of the person who commented and how they don't know me very well. You learn a lot about a person from their blog. What was that post saying about me? Better yet, what was it saying about the Lord? I don't want my words to discourage anyone. I want to be honest about myself and my struggles but I want to use my situations to encourage and not be a downer.
My second reason for my guilt was that the Lord told me I am judgmental. Why is it my business how a person spends their money? Why do I think that just because someone keeps buying "stuff" that they are really trying to fill a void that only the Lord can fill? MAYBE they know the Lord already. I do not always make wise money choices so who am I to give one thought to what someone else does? Shame on me.
So, here I am feeling terrible about myself. Failed again.The question is, what will I do with this new revelation? I will learn from it. Every time I start to feel that frustration welling up in my tummy I will instead fill my mind with God's words.
- Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
- John 13:34 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
- 1 John 4: 7-8 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Here is an old song that I feel is fitting for today. I've sung this one a few times. I think I'll go get my accompaniment CD out and crank it up. :)
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2 comments:
I read it and didn't think it was really that bad, but good for you for listening to the Lord speaking to your heart!
I was thinking after I left your house yesterday and thought you might like to sing a Natalie Grant song at your church. I love her music, and it's perfect for my voice most of the time. I have a track for "In Better Hands" if you want to borrow it.
oh,good--so i'm NOT the only one to vent on her blog and then regret it! ;)
good reminders from scripture, and thank you for being honest about what God is teaching you.
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