I always strive to be 100% real, on my blog as well as in my life.
At times this is harder than it seems. Especially the “in life” part.
As Christians we often wonder… What will they think of me if they really knew me? If they knew my past…..my present struggles…..my failures.
This week Good Morning Girls kicked off a new study….the book of Colossians. On Monday we began with Chapter 1:1-4.
Colossians 1:1-4
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints”
Paul and Timothy are sending a letter to fellow believers and they tell them that they thank God for them; for their faith, their love of ALL the saints.
I am just as guilty as any other Christian for not thanking the Lord for ALL the saints. Yet this is something we should be.
Thankful for ALL our fellow brothers and sisters.
Being real, showing them Christ’s love.
Being real, by being a part of their lives…..The good. The bad. The ugly.
If we all were to be real, none of us would be without…..The good. The bad. The ugly.
Somehow, somewhere we’ve taken it upon ourselves to determine what is good, bad and ugly. Thus we judge what is acceptable and what is not acceptable, in a Christian’s life.
Sometimes we try to be polite, but not get to close; other times we avoid those “unacceptable”.
I’ve been through all three stages ~ The good. The bad. The ugly. <—- Tweet Me Please
I’ve been the Christian avoided. Politeness received….coldly….
I pray this day that we will be challenged. To truly be real. To thank God for ALL our brothers and sisters. To show God’s love to them all. No matter what stage they are in. The good. The bad. or. The ugly.
We never know…. Our current stage might be fixing to change.
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Dorothy
December 8, 2012 at 12:50 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh my how I try so hard to hide the ugly parts of me; not so people will think I’m good but because there are things about me that scare me at times. Even admitting this leaves me feeling rather vulnerable. Thanks for your honesty.
simplyhelpinghim
December 8, 2012 at 8:19 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
The ugly side of us, tends to scare us more than others I believe. Being real is the only way I feel we will make a difference in this world for Christ! Thank you for stoppin by! Blessings!
Judith
September 19, 2012 at 11:03 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This was a great post and a good reminder!! I am doing the same study of Colossians and blogged about it yesterday (I think.)
Neat to see that you are doing the Colossians study too!!
Thanxomuch for linking up over at WholeHearted Home Wednesdays at http://wholehearted-home.blogspot.com today 🙂
simplyhelpinghim
September 20, 2012 at 7:18 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
🙂 I love reminders 😉 That is cool! I changed your link up on my list 😉 Blessings!
Kelly
September 19, 2012 at 10:08 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Authenticity is so important in life online and in real life. Some people don’t like the reality of it though unfortunately. I think it can be disappointing sometimes when you meet someone like that but it just reminds me how important it is to be to keep being real because you never know who you might encourage by being so! 🙂
simplyhelpinghim
September 20, 2012 at 7:16 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes! I believe we will win more people to the Lord by being real! If you were to not be real and then change later, that would most likely be labeled hypocrisy. It is for this reason, I believe much of the church as so many problems. Blessings!
Shell
September 19, 2012 at 9:32 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
None of us is perfect and I think that by being honest about our imperfections it can show people that Christians aren’t any different than they are.
simplyhelpinghim
September 20, 2012 at 7:14 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Absolutely! I agree! We aren’t any different just saved by the grace of God! Blessings!
Mary Beth
September 19, 2012 at 3:52 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Timely reminder and follow-up to our sermon this Sunday. Our pastor talked about truly LOVING our enemies.
simplyhelpinghim
September 20, 2012 at 7:13 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, we need to love our enemies, but not forget the Christians we avoid, are “ugly” or “bad” in our tainted opinion. Blessings sis!
Mary Beth
September 25, 2012 at 4:00 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Absolutely! We must remember grace always–and that we were there once too and will likely struggle again! How easily we forget. Thanks for linking up with WIP!
simplyhelpinghim
September 27, 2012 at 7:06 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, it is so easy to forget the hard roads we’ve been down when we’re up on the mountain! Blessings!
paula
September 19, 2012 at 2:50 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
good post! being real is definitely hard, but worth it, because it gives God glory through our good, bad and ugly 😉
simplyhelpinghim
September 20, 2012 at 6:55 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, it is hard, but it does give God the glory! For it is through Him we make it through each stage! Blessings!
Emily Cook
September 19, 2012 at 1:33 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
We are talking about this very thing at our bible study today! Being real, or being “fine!”
simplyhelpinghim
September 20, 2012 at 6:55 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, “fine” is a grab word. A word we just grab and throw out when we don’t want to share, answer or just be left alone. Hope you’re bible study went well! Blessings!
Jerralea
September 19, 2012 at 12:55 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Ouch! I needed to hear this … not pleasant … but thank you.
I need to interact with ALL my Christian brothers and sisters .. not just the good ones. (or my definition of good …)
simplyhelpinghim
September 20, 2012 at 6:54 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, we all need to ensure we aren’t leaving anyone out. Thank you for stoppin by! Blessings!
Susie @homemaker-mom.com
September 19, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
thank you for this link up misty! I grabbed the button. I will enjoy this hop this week i am sure!
simplyhelpinghim
September 20, 2012 at 6:54 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You’re so welcome! I love to link up with everyone! 🙂 Blessings!
Carrie Symes
September 19, 2012 at 11:54 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you for posting this!! I have personally been struggling these same issues recently and really needed to hear this!
simplyhelpinghim
September 19, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Lifting you up in prayer hun…..Thank you for stoppin by! Blessings!
Jennifer@GDWJ
September 19, 2012 at 10:00 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, ALL. A good word here … Thank you for this.
~ Jennifer @ Getting Down With Jesus
simplyhelpinghim
September 19, 2012 at 11:59 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, ALL……Thank you for stoppin by! Blessings!
Sara-Marie
September 19, 2012 at 8:25 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Great reminder! If we were only more open with one another, how much more could we press forward and overcome? Great post. Thanks for sharing!
simplyhelpinghim
September 19, 2012 at 11:58 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes! So true! So much more could be accomplished in our lives and others if we could just remember this and press on! Thank you for stoppin by! Blessings!
Susan
September 19, 2012 at 7:18 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
The Christian avoided… me too. No fun, but it’s a great reminder not to judge ANY of the saints, but to love them.
Linking up from GDWJ,
Susan
simplyhelpinghim
September 19, 2012 at 7:26 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, so very true! Thank you for stoppin by and linking up! Blessings!