The World is Watching..

Are you paying attention? Because like it or not, the rest of the world is watching us. Every decision we make not only gives the world an opinion of us, but of our friends, our church, and most importantly-our Savior. Do you realize that? Are you thinking about that? I must be honest when I say I am frustrated with some of my Christian friends..I love them all dearly, and they are closer to me then anyone-but I wish they realized how they are representing their Savior. I would honestly be ashamed to bring some of my friends from college home because they would instantly have a view of God that is far from what we should be showing them. They would wonder why I think being in a Christian is so great when in all reality they don’t see any difference. I know this doesn’t apply to a lot of my friends andI know none of us are perfect and I am not exempt from this in any way..I have done my share of things that have misrepresented Christ-but I have realized lately that I can have the biggest impact on others through what I do or don’t do. And it comes in the little things to–something like saying something you shouldn’t or making a mean remark or talking about a professor or not going to class:). Is it easy? Heck no..I will be the first to admit being a college freshman four hours from home at a secular university is the hardest thing I have ever gone through. The temptions are always there and the devil likes to entice me with the thought that no one will ever find out and honestly, most people probably wouldn’t. But does that give me any right? Does that mean that I should do it? The Bible says that the pleasure of sin only lasts for a season and someday we will all have to face consequences–and at that point, it will be too late to go back. I don’t ever want to have to look my future husband in the eye and admit I’m not a virgin or have to explain my drunk phone call to my parents or realize that my actions caused someone else to view Christ in a negative light..and I don’t want that for you..I don’t want you to have to experience that..God is full of forgiveness and mercy and He is waiting for you..

So to all my friends–I love you more then words can express and because of that I am concerned about your sprirtual walk–I am concerned with how authority is viewing you and how Christ is seeing you. I will always pray for you and love you..I will always be here..