So, I originally joined this blog, so that I could encourage myself to read the daily devotions EVERY DAY. Has that happened? No. Do I wish it had? Yes. I am truly Devotionally Challenged at this point, but in a different way. Rather than reading and understanding or interpreting the devotions daily, I find myself struggling to make sure that I keep up my relationship with Christ on a daily basis. It's the little things that I find keep me thinking about the Lord every day. For instance, today I found myself in a discussion with a coworker about using the Lord's name in vain. I'm not going to say that I have never done this, and I am not going to say the I never swear. But there is something about using the Lord's name in vain constantly throughout the day (like she does). It drives me crazy. I try to think about what it would be like if we used other names like that. What if people used my father's name as a curse? I just don't get it.
Anyway, I figured if I jotted down some of my thoughts about how I am working on my relationship with Christ, that I will be more likely to start to do it more consciously. Here's to hearing form me more often.
Love your post - thanks for opening up and writing it!! I know what you mean, it bugs me too. It's really great that you're focusing on an important part of your relationship with Christ...RESPECT. Are you friends with people you don't respect? Are you close to people who don't respect your friends? Probably not.
ReplyDeleteWhen I hear people say the Lord's name in vain (or even use OMG online) I've gotten into the habit of saying an immediate prayer in my head "Lord, please forgive him/her". For me, it's a quick "breath" prayer, keeps me focused on a loving attitude towards the person in front of me, and keeps reminding me to talk with God throughout my day.
OMGoodness! I hear ya ladies! I had to write that cuz I know when ppl say OMG they are not thinking "Gosh or Goodness" So I always write it out espec on FB. : )
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