I just finished reading the devotional Crosswalk; I read it and post it every day. Today’s read was really
thought provoking. I read and re-read this morning’s entry and it’s still
resonating with me. I had to ask myself if I was a “ride or die” person and if
I had “ride or die” friends? I had to ask “Does my life reflect Christ enough to
draw genuine and honest connections?” Who shows up when I need help – announced
or unspoken?
These are very difficult questions that beg to be answered
by any believer. I had to look at my current position in life because my answer
from past situations would be dramatically different; allow me to clarify, in
the past I would have any number of ride or die friends. Many people are
willing to align themselves with you when you are willing to compromise your
faith and your integrity to accommodate them wherever they find themselves. I
can no longer accept such a position for myself so the number of people who
would ride or die for me has dwindled considerably…………I am not concerned with
the size of my circle. I am focused on the quality and the integrity of the
people I have in my life. I want people who are going to challenge me
intellectually. I want people who are going to offer words of correction and
challenge for my spiritual maturity and growth. I want people who will support me
and correct me, not enable me, when I give in to the desires of the flesh.
I have a very select group of people who I know love and
support me and who know I am there for them….if I ever gave my word to be in
your corner….I’ll be there hell or high water….in season and
out of season. The word love does not roll from my lips with ease and it is not
taken lightly.
Eros, Phileo and Agape all come with commitment and
responsibility.
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