Sunday, August 27, 2006

Let my pride fall down

I have many non-Christian friends. I have many lukewarm Christian friends. Yet I have never been zealous in sharing the gospel with them. I pray generally for them, and that I may be a light to them, but there are so many opportunities that I let pass by. Does this make me lukewarm, too? I don't hesitate to recommend music or books or movies to a friend, but when it comes to speaking to them about eternity, I put it off. Maybe it's not apathy on my part. Maybe it's pride. I am afraid they will reject me. yet, is it more important that I keep my good name, or that I risk it all to help one? I'm not a perfect Christian, and many have seen that. But instead of letting that be a hinderance, perhaps it can be a help. People will see my imperfection and realize that we all have faults. I don't like that I am so comfortable. Then I am willing to step out of my comfort zone to do what needs to be done. It is my prayer that I learn to sacrifice my comfort for the sake of others, that I lead others to Christ, not for selfish gain, but because I love them, and I love Him.