Language... Or Love.

I have a confession to make.

I'm not perfect. :-)

I know, right? Stop the press. News at 11.
Should I account for the long pause before you start reading again?

The truth is none of us are. We don't do everything perfectly. We certainly don't say everything perfectly. The things I do often disappoint and when I hear about it, I usually end up having to change. Likewise, I am often frustrated by others, and upon my speaking up about it, I usually end up having to deal with it.

And for all the interactions and split second moments with which we encounter people and perhaps never see them again, first impressions... even if we aren't aware that we are making one.

Case in point... while traveling yesterday, I was given the universal sign language that expresses one's response of frustration... by the passenger, no less! While both perspectives could be discussed and debated, after they zoomed past me, I thought...

"Is that really what you want to be known for?"

You don't know me, I don't know you and the only interaction that is going to stand is a non-verbal response of a lone finger. It's kind of sad to consider, is it not?

So, it poses the question. As we engage community, are we known for our non-verbal language or a spirit of love?

I can tell you, as a writer, who both speaks and types with a touch of sarcasm, the struggle is real. And so is the impact of choosing our emotions over the Spirit by which we say we live.

Thus, pray this #communitySaturday, that the people of God would be known as Christ said we would be... our love. May we not be known for our lack of it, but for the abundance that overflows from our hearts. While the church is perfect, may the people of God have an awareness in our lives; that any moment, no matter how long or short the interaction, can and does make an impact in the lives of others. Pray such moments would reflect Christ first, rather than the flaws of our humanity.

May our first thought be love.
Casting our rights and opinions aside
In honor of Christ at work in us.
For the glory of God.

- PNC

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