Oh, how I miss the blogging world! ;D
I've been so busy, but I'm going to start blogging more often!
I just have more to say on a Saturday because I have less on my mind.
Last night I totally lost track of time, and it was about 2:45am. before I stopped studying for Psychology.
Anyway, after I got in bed I was just laying there, and I was tired, but I just needed some bible reading! :)
I opened up to this,
Psalm 18:19 He brought me out into a broad place; He rescued me, because He delighted in me.
Reading that just really made me feel special to think that God delights in me!
That's amazing!
Thinking about that makes me want to glorify Him more!
It makes me want to spread His greatness to the people I'm around who don't have Him in their lives because God is the ultimate joy!
I've had to hear from so many rebellious hearts in both my PSY class, and especially my English class.
I have let it be known that I'm a Christian. Both classes know I'm a P.K. (preachers kid) and just today my teacher asked me what my school day looks like because she knows I'm home schooled. I told her that the first thing I do every day is scripture reading.
I don't regret telling her that, but I think it annoyed her because she stopped making eye contact, and totally stopped listening to me... I mean, she asked... hehee
I know for a fact that neither of my teachers are Christian. For example, today my teacher asked the class what they thought was a good way to relax, and this guy said "prayer" and she said "naaah, how about meditation."
She also believes that palmists are "on to something"
Well, in my English class this girl started slamming Christians.
We were talking about things that annoy us, the girl, who I have never heard speak out in class, and so this surprized me, said
"You know what REALLY bugs me?!? CHRISTIANS!! I mean, they are SO hypocritical!
They think they are soooo spiritual, but they're just as bad as us! They gossip, curse, dress the way they say is bad to dress, and they think they are all perfect, and that's just rude!"
I was stunned! Almost funny... ok, it was funny! But still, I was shocked!
Then the teacher went on with her talking bad about Christians.
I didn't know what to say!
I had just been thinking that morning about how I wanted to glorify God, and I was stumped!
I mean, in a small way they're right.
We christians aren't perfect.
We sin, but we know we need Jesus to cover our sins.
Not only would I be a sinner without God. I'd be a joy-less hopeless sinner.
That's really sad, and only gives me compassion for her!
I still wanted to say something, but... what about my grades! haha Just kidding!
The truth is, I didn't know what to say.
It wasn't that I was afraid, I just didn't think it was good timing.
What do you think I should say in situations like that?
Should I maybe just be quiet and pray for them?
I'm really looking forward to this semester! I can't wait to see how God uses me. He might just be using this time to draw me closer to Him. Either way, its just exciting!
10 Thoughts:
Wow!!! That girl is brave to say that!!! I couldn't imagine not saying something to that girl! I would have been so mad! Yet, that's not what God would want me to do; I think your smart not to loose your temper!!!
Personally, I'd just pray for the girl...
Good luck in you're classes, Karis!
~Abby♥
That's really sad about that girl! I feel sorry for her too Karis!
I love you so much!
~Kimmi
wow. That is some harsh stuff! Last time I checked me, you, and every other Christian out there sins. And so some dress a bit...out there..but that is their lifestyle. God gave us a choice on lifestyle. But of course he wants us to love him and talk to him everyday. Next time, say something to her. Just be like, that's not true, we are not and never will be perfect.
Happy Sunday!
This whole post totally matches up with our conversations on backing away from some freedoms we might have in order to bring glory to God. Even though you didn't say anything at that moment you're emitting something since 2 people asked you if you were a preacher's kid without you mentioning it. Walk with God! Be you and He will use you and give you the right words at the right moment: ) love you!!
Wow that's a familiar situation! My lit class was exactly the same last year (though the teacher never said anything unkind about Christians/Christianity).
I suppose the thing to do would be to calmly ask her, "Do you think I'm like that?" or something. Maybe praying for the right words would be even better!
But if it's the whole class saying things, then if you don't, people will notice and that's definitely a good thing! I'm praying for you Karis (even though I don't really know you)!
xox
Wow! You have an awesome opportunity to be a light to that class, Karis! You have really encouraged me in the way you are not ashamed to let everyone know you're a Christian. I've never quite been in a situation like that before, but I'm looking into some classes for this coming year...I might just find myself in some! I'm not sure how bold I'd be for Christ...
What if you started praying for an opportunity to show Christ's love to that girl?!? I'm sure He'd give you one...though there's no telling how easy it may be! =)
I'll be praying for you, Karis!
Your sister in Christ,
Chloe
I can't believe they'd say that stuff with you right there! Let us hope that your nice personality rubs off on them!
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Good Morning Karis!
I just wanted to thank you for posting this, and encourage you for standing strong in your convictions even knowing that they aren't accepted by others. It takes courage to stand alone, but those people that heard you will be thinking about what you said no matter what kind of reaction you received. It is so sad to see what many people think of Christians, and even sadder to think of how Christians are just blending into their worldly counter parts. So much so, that they have no tesimony and are "the same" as the lost!
Jesus needs Christians shining vibrantly for Him, and I am so thankful that He is using you in your class to do just that!
Have a blessed day!
In Christ,
Josh
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