Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Doing and Being

It seems like so many people accept Christ and then stop. It's as if they say the magic words, ask Jesus into their lives, and then fall into a coma. I just don't get it.

We get this great gift and then we don't do anything with it. We don't explore it, we don't learn about it, we don't use it, we don't share it, and heaven forbid we let it transform us.

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That's about it, we just do. We DO church when we need to BE the Church.

Some days I watch them, the smiling zombies, come into service. Forgive me, I know it's not very Christian. It's just that my heart is on fire and when I stare into their blank eyes my heart aches for them. Don't they see what we have been given? Aren't they excited? Are they afraid? Do they not understand? They smile, nod, shake hands, hug, and catch-up on each other's lives. The service starts and the worship music gets the juice flowing. They can feel it, you can see it in them; the Spirit is there. The sermon comes and they follow along. They nod and agree. The Spirit convicts them, He excites them, He stirs something deep inside of them.

And then the service ends. It's as if they are pushing the Spirit out of themselves. There are things to do, places to go, people to see. They talk with a few more people. They put a few chairs away or try to help with some other small task. They've DOne their work for the church. That's good for now. They'll be back again next week, unless there's something more interesting to do. "That was great, I can't wait to get that feeling again." they say.

But before they go; they suggest - "We should..., It would be great if..., What if... ."

"Oh not me of course..., I just don't have the time..., Couldn't you... ." they say.

"This was great." they say. "We'll DO it again next week, if I can make it of course."

Father I thank you for those who do get it, for those who can't get enough. I thank you that I get to BE with these people. For those who help me to grow, those who allow me to serve, and those who put up with me and all my faults. For those who love me because they can't help it. Forgive me for being critical, help me to change. Help me to love like you do and teach me to touch those that just DO.

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Why?

Why am I doing this? I really don't know to be honest. Perhaps to try something new or perhaps to have a place to ramble on about my thoughts and connect with others. Time will tell I suppose.

In any case, welcome to my blog.