my mind is coasting

I feel like my blog slash my journaling habits reflect my mind and my thought process. When I blog or journal, its because I am thinking a lot. But when I do not blog or journal for a while, it is because my mind sets its self on coast when it gets overwhelmed with thinking. This is why I have not updated. :)

One thing I have been thinking about is this. A girl here on my team that is pretty even with me on beliefs and feelings on issues, brought up to me the fact that the separation of Christians in this sinful world has become less and less. There really is no distinction in the way most Christians live, and the World. We spend more and more time justifying our sinful actions with, "I am just trying to relate" or, "Jesus drank wine, why can't we" or "Some people can handle (sin) in moderation, its when it is too much then it is a sin" kind of things and less time reaching our friends, setting clear examples, and living a life God calls us to live, set apart, not of this world.

I know this was kind of a previous blog I wrote, But it is becoming more and more clear, and heavy on my heart. And sad because honestly, this is most Christians thought process. Our minds are letting satan put even the slightest veil over our eyes, sneaking in, and hindering God's work through us by making us think doing anything that is slightly questionable is ok.

Ephesians 5 sums it up

Ephesians 5

¹ Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children ²and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

³ But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. ⁴ Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. ⁵ For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.^{[a] 6}Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. ⁷Therefore do not be partners with them.

⁸ For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light ⁹ (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) ¹⁰ and find out what pleases the Lord. ¹¹ Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. ¹² It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. ¹³ But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. ¹⁴ This is why it is said:

“Wake up, sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”

¹⁵ Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, ¹⁶ making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. ¹⁷ Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. ¹⁸ Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, ¹⁹ speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, ²⁰ always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

That was long, but pretty much says it all. We should encourage each other, build each other up in the spirit, instead of playing around with even the slightest of darkness.

I care for the lost, my heart hurts for the ones who may not experience Christ in his fullest because I chose to be selfish and test the waters of darkness. I am sad for the hopeless who could have seen hope in us, but instead caught us on a bad night, even if we weren't "really doing anything wrong"

I feel bad for the person who was looking for encouraging Godly friends, but instead heard me talking about someone, even if I didn't really feel what I said in my heart, But was frustrated.

Sorry this is long, But I feel like if we really get God, If we really get our calling, then our hope and desire would be to share this love, hope, and salvation with everyone we know, and live out our faith, instead of living for ourselves.

Maybe this is redundant :)

Love you all!! I am learning a lot!

Lori