THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
On my first ‘live’ day on this thing we call a BLOG, I have received incredible feedback and insight. Not all if it is for public viewing, so I will take the concept and tweak it so you can experience what I experienced today…
In response to the “What’s This About” article on the right, there was one post in particular humbled me quite a bit which is something everyone, everyone needs (not to be confused with Thneeds…some of you will get that). This person has known me for about 10 years and felt it necessary to call me out when I described myself as ‘ineffective’.
They rightfully pointed out that calling ourselves ‘effective’ or ‘ineffective’ is not our job to do. We simply are not qualified. This person correctly assigned the task of judgment to God. This is interesting in that when most people refer to the Biblical text “THOU SHALL NOT JUDGE” it is usually in defense of something they know they are doing wrong and do not want to be held accountable to it. In this case, the concept is being used in a way that keeps me (or any one for that matter) from belittling myself. It is being used to keep me from hurting myself.
You see, God uses us, whether we see it or not. Since tomorrow is December 1st, I feel that it is safe to mention the movie It’s A Wonderful Life (normally I think the rule follows that of Christmas music…can’t mention it or play it until after Thanksgiving). In that movie, George feels like a failure. He doesn’t see the true impact he has on the life of others. In the unique gift from Clarence, he is allowed to see the impact he has had on those around him.
God uses us…even when we don’t see it.
I thank this person for pointing this out to me. This person has given me a great gift, something to be thankful for…
For Christmas this year, think of someone in your life that has impacted you. Think of someone that may not even know how much they have influenced you. Once you have figured it out…let them know. Let them know how God used them in your life.
Trust me…it is the best gift you can give…
PS…don’t forget to read the Priesthood of all Believers thingy!!!
I agree with you on “It’s a Wonderful Life”. A whole lot of Kingdom stuff in that one. Sometimes, I remind myself of the way it paints George’s life when I wonder if my life has had any impact. Good stuff.
By: Bryan Entzminger on December 2, 2008
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