"Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help. His spirit departs, he returns to his earth; in that very day his plans perish. Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God, who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that is in them; who keeps truth forever, who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry. The LORD gives freedom to the prisoners."
- Psalm 146:3-7
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Yesterday at work I went to lunch with some friends from work. The conversation turned toward spiritual matters (one colleague is a Christian, the other a Hindu).
It was one of those conversations . . . one in which I could have steered things way, way more toward the necessity and exclusivity of Jesus and farther away from the ecumenical "all religions are at their core the same" direction the talk went. Long story on that. But I got tongue-tied, and I could not figure out a way to get the right word in.
I didn't add anything of value to the conversation. This is ridiculous. What on earth is wrong with me?
I would appreciate prayer in this area, plus would love to hear about more positive experiences if you have some to share. I admit that I struggle a lot with personal evangelism.
Thanks.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Last night I said hurtful words to someone I love. What's worse, it was in the midst of a conversation about theological matters.
Words and even body language, all modes of human communication, can be like bullets.
I wish I had a time machine, but I don't. The good thing is that we have spoken, and forgiveness has been asked for and received. Thank God.
I still feel awful though, and I can't undo it. May grace overwhelm everything.
