Moody

I'm in one of those moods today, the kind of mood where you kind of look for a fight.  Not physical, but mental, an argument, something like that.  Already today I read multiple stories about why it's OK to trust God AND believe in evolution, why there is no place for God in schools, and so on.  The rhetoric that spews from unbelievers is maddening, the complete lack of logic in their points is frustrating.  So I have to do something about it, right?

Believers are amazingly cruel to one another, and it baffles me as to why.  Believers in the very Word of God behave completely opposite to the command to love one another, to selflessly give of themselves to others, to put the interest of others before their very own.  Something needs to be done, and now!  Right?

Unbelievers with horrible life struggles have no hope, and they look at these believers I just described, and come to the conclusion that this entity we call God offers no real solutions.  I mean, people calling themselves Christians are just as messed up as the rest of people.

Someone needs to stand up and make a difference.  It stinks to try to do the right thing, it really does.  It's hard to take the mistreatment that comes from our brother or sister in the Lord, and simply turn that other cheek.  It would be understandable to become frustrated with God, or at least wonder how all this fits into His glorious plan. 

Psalm 46:11 says "Cease striving, and know that I am God."  Many translations say "Be still", and the best word that relates is probably "RELAX."  Easier said than done.  But lots of opportunities have already arisen today to see if I will truly relax and let God be God.

God will deal with the unbelievers.  All I have to do is tell them the truth, firmly and gently, as though I really do care for their souls.

God will deal with believers who refuse to relent to His command.  All I have to do is tell them the truth, in love, firmly and gently, as though I really do care about their Christian life.

Easy to be frustrated?  Oh yeah.  Indignant?  You bet.  Self-righteous?  Never!  OK, who am I kidding, of course!  Believer, check yourself today, find that beam you need removed from your own eye before you inspect another's speck.  And then go love someone you'd rather not.  Even if you think it's undeserved. 

God is God.  I am not.  OK, mood gone, I feel better!