What do YOU think about when YOU think about God ???
Posted : 28 Oct, 2009 09:25 PM
Wow. Intense. I like it. In fact, I'm glad you put this up. Over the past week or two, I've been REALLY getting into christian forums on the internet. So much so that I think I was starting to lose focus on the goals of a Christian.
When I think about God... words that pop into my mind:
There are many more words, don't get me wrong. I stopped at plans, because this is where I am beginning to lose focus. I know that scripture says, "I have plans to give you a hope and a future. Not to harm you." That's not quite what I mean. I'm talking about "What are God's plans for me in living here? Why were we created? How does God plan for a christian to live his/her life?" This is the area that has been going in and out of focus for me. I have been too wrapped up in theological debates to see this. I have been to busy trying to show others where they are wrong. I have been too busy pointing out the flaws in others' logic. I have been justifying this through scripture. "Well... since I am using scripture, it's ok." I was wrong. For instance, in Titus 3:9, Paul tells us to "... avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless." He says to warn someone once, then twice, but then to have nothing to do with it. He doesn't say to chase them down until they see things your way. I am guilty of this.
So, then, what is the focus? LOVE. After all... God IS love. I am called to be an imitator of God. How? by loving others. Spending time with others and spreading the good news and joy of Jesus Christ. I have been spreading controversies, not joy. I have turned the Great Commission into a great commotion. I am called to LIVE with other christians and enjoy fellowship with one another. I am called to TEACH to those who don't yet know Christ. If someone asks a question, I am called to simply give an answer, not to make them conform to my ways. The Holy Spirit is what convicts us. That isn't my job. I am here to LOVE others. When I think of God, I think of LOVE. That is the main focus. That's why we're here. I am truly deeply sorry if I've downed anybody here in these forums. I will make it an effort not to teach anyone who doesn't ask to be taught. I'm going to try not to give advice to those who don't ask for it. I am nobody's teacher, and they aren't my teacher. Jesus is our teacher. We are his humble servants, and I am going to make an effort to always remember this.
Thank you SO much for this topic. I have honestly searched my soul and you have helped me find the error of my ways. Thank you.
