Our small group has decided to begin to study the "One Another's" in the Bible. Wow, there are a lot of 'em! We began with "love one another" because all other one anothers are worthless without love. Tami and I have felt a serious lack of love within the body of believers with whom we associate with. Right now we are extremely confused, upset, hurt....not really sure how to describe it. Our next one another we are looking at is "Accept one another as Christ has accepted you..." Romans 14. So how does Christ accept me? Why does Christ accept me day after day. If you could see my heart right now you would have nothing to do with me, but Jesus continues to never leave me. I have to be honest, I would rather spend my time with my non christian friends than my fellow believers. They are open, honest and accept me for me. I'm not looking over my shoulder to make sure I do the right "christian" things, or afraid of what fellow believer I will offend by me being me. It just does not make sense. Love One Another, Accept One Another....I think God may be trying to teach me something. Well, I've vented for now, lets see if it helps!!
I think we are struggling with the same issues, Rob. Maybe it runs in the family. I sort of addressed it in my blog for today, actually both blogs. But, I also know that being "open and honest" leaves you might vulnerable. You know where we live!!! No one cuts lights out here.!! mom h
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