Oh How He Loves You And Me!!

An incident occurred to me on Facebook today that has been weighing heavily on me. I love Facebook...most of the time. :-) Other times, not so much. It's great reconnecting with old friends from your past, but sometimes, people you haven't seen in years...well, they change. And by change, I mean beliefs. To be honest, sometimes in today's world, I have a hard time distinguishing between Christians and the world. It just seems the more time goes on, the more we, as Christians, become accepting of what society is saying is ok. If it feels good, do it! God wants me to be happy. I don't get it. I don't think Christians are supposed to "be happy" in this world. And I don't mean we should be miserable, but I mean we should not be content in this world and want to stay here. There is nothing in this world for me that is going to make me happy the way God can make me happy and complete me. I cannot wait to get HOME to Heaven. That's where I belong and will truly understand the meaning of HAPPY. I sure don't belong here, and I sure don't fit in either. The only thing that keeps me going are people like you reading this blog. :-) And please don't take this as a suicidal blog!! haha! I'm not planning to do anything, it's just my place to blab about my feelings. :-) So today, I had a comment on one of my status updates from a kid I knew years ago, he was a believer and all around great kid. I've not seen him in almost 20 years, so his comment blew me away. This person, that I will call Bob, told me to "stop spreading such ignorance." WHOA!! It was a quote from a book that I thought was good. Honestly, I took offense and really wanted to give this person a piece of my mind, but I know that's not what Christ would do. Instead, He would look at Bob with compassion and love. Shouldn't I do the same thing?? I mean, I call myself Christian, and that is to be Christ like, right? I wish I had the ability to control my emotions, and love the way Jesus did instead of someone pushing my buttons, and I want to get defensive. I don't know that I was upset at the comments directed toward me, or knowing his comments were directed at God through me. Would he tell Jesus he needed to "stop spreading ignorance"? That's in essence what he was saying because it was a quote referring to God. I try to be a patient person, but I'm not very good at it. And when someone slams my God, it is hard for me to take. Bob used to be a believer, but now in his 20's, he's doubting. I'm not writing this blog to bash him, but to ask you all to please pray for him. I ask you to pray that he comes back to God's side, believes, and has the faith of a child. I know God still loves him and Jesus died for him, and I know that God loves me and Jesus died for me, too...even when I have no patience. Oh how He loves you and me!! Who can grasp such a love when we smack Him in the face day after day!! Our God is awesome, and I know that with our prayers, He can and He will soften Bob's heart. Thank you all for your prayers, and for always encouraging me to keep going!! I don't know about you, but I'm glad this world and all of its troubles and "right or wrong" issues are temporary. I just want a strong relationship with my Father! HE is the only one I'm living for, and the sooner I see Him face to face, the better!! Hope you have a blessed day!!