Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Ride or Die BY: KB © 4.22.15

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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