Should I Tell Them?
I was in church earlier today and some amazing things happened . . . one of them to me. No, it wasn't that anyone's hair was on fire or anyone fell dead for lying or any lame person was made to get up and walk; I know that's what you thought I referring to. What was amazing was that I could literally almost see changes occurring in people based on what was going on in the service. Yeah, I know. For a couple of them it could have just been indigestion or shoes that were too tight. Or, it could have just been the scales being lifted off my own eyes.
One thing I can be sure of is the affect the service had on me. As I gazed around, hoping and praying that the lives of all the people I was looking at wouldn't end up in shambles, victims of senseless violence, this terrible economy or some other unexpected, unplanned and unwanted life event. I know that life can be a wonderful experience that is matchless. I also know that life can be very hard and ruthless at times. I've been blessed to have various jobs with the same employer everyday for the past 29 years. I have never once gone to bed wondering if I would have a job to go to the next morning. I've gotten a pay raise every year. I have three children that make me proud each time I so much as think of them. To tell you the truth, even my ex-wife was a blessing to me. Of course, she was, that's why I married her in the first place. It took her 23 years to wear me down, but she managed to do it. OK, that was a cheap shot. But, anyway, what I'm saying is that my life has been and is blessed. That is absolutely what I believe. I know that people are certainly free to believe what they want and I'm cool with that. But, the favor of God has been on my life, all my life. Even when things weren't going as I wanted them to, I now look back and see how God was working things out.
So, as I reflect about His goodness and favor towards me, I tend to want to tell those who visit my websites or read my blogs why I'm doing so well. I'm not interested in telling them only to proselytize them. I just want them to know why I'm successful and that I'm sincere in all my aims. I know that sharing that information would be offensive to many, for various reasons. I also know that it would be an encouragement to many for various reasons. I'm certainly not ashamed, but I do wonder if it is an irreleveant "tidbit" or a witness that must be shared. I'm stuck in the middle and don't know if I should or should not tell them. Let me know What you think?
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@EVERYBODY: Thanks for the comments and words of wisdom. Like Steve said, it could be a slippery slope. I'll be a witness wherever and whenever, cause I have a lot to witness to. I think in this issue, I'll move if and when and how the Spirit says move. Thanks, again!
This could be a real "slippery slope". If you feel it's something you MUST do, then by all means do it, but a certain percentage of people will leave your site immediately. The non-believers are a segment I am familiar with and this can open a big can of worms in your comment section.
I'm not telling you not to do it, just offering my opinion from a strictly business point of view. I wish you success either way:)
You are right. It most certainly can come down to what's important to you, sharing the Good Word or the bottom financial line. I'm a rebel of sorts and tend to have a certain attitude about my faith. But like Chris said, "follow your heart" feemo.
@EVERYBODY: Thanks for the comments and words of wisdom. Like Steve said, it could be a slippery slope. I'll be a witness wherever and whenever, cause I have a lot to witness to. I think in this issue, I'll move if and when and how the Spirit says move. Thanks, again!
TELL IT! If they can't take it then they can hit "next". They don't have to believe how we believe (although we welcome them if they do and God bless them if they don't) but I'll be doggone if I wouldn't share my feelings about my Father in Heaven, Lord and Savior and my Holy Spirit if I ever felt the desire to on my own web site. Just my 3 cents.
@EVERYBODY: Thanks for the comments and words of wisdom. Like Steve said, it could be a slippery slope. I'll be a witness wherever and whenever, cause I have a lot to witness to. I think in this issue, I'll move if and when and how the Spirit says move. Thanks, again!
@EVERYBODY: Thanks for the comments and words of wisdom. Like Steve said, it could be a slippery slope. I'll be a witness wherever and whenever, cause I have a lot to witness to. I think in this issue, I'll move if and when and how the Spirit says move. Thanks, again!
I would share but keep in mind that not all of your readers may share your sense of "godliness" so make it palatable for the non-believers too.
@EVERYBODY: Thanks for the comments and words of wisdom. Like Steve said, it could be a slippery slope. I'll be a witness wherever and whenever, cause I have a lot to witness to. I think in this issue, I'll move if and when and how the Spirit says move. Thanks, again!
@EVERYBODY: Thanks for the comments and words of wisdom. Like Steve said, it could be a slippery slope. I'll be a witness wherever and whenever, cause I have a lot to witness to. I think in this issue, I'll move if and when and how the Spirit says move. Thanks, again!
I agree with kws123. Never hesitate to share what God is doing in your life. I do it often and it is always met with positive results. Starts great conversations too. You never know how your words or writing can touch another human being. It just might be what they needed to get them through the day.
@EVERYBODY: Thanks for the comments and words of wisdom. Like Steve said, it could be a slippery slope. I'll be a witness wherever and whenever, cause I have a lot to witness to. I think in this issue, I'll move if and when and how the Spirit says move. Thanks, again!
Never hesitate to share God with anyone when the opportunity presents. If they are offended or don't receive it they have a problem that can only be resolved between them and God.
Thanks for the comment, sir! My heart is in GA right now. She's a pretty, little sexy thang! LOL!!
@EVERYBODY: Thanks for the comments and words of wisdom. Like Steve said, it could be a slippery slope. I'll be a witness wherever and whenever, cause I have a lot to witness to. I think in this issue, I'll move if and when and how the Spirit says move. Thanks, again!
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@EVERYBODY: Thanks for the comments and words of wisdom. Like Steve said, it could be a slippery slope. I'll be a witness wherever and whenever, cause I have a lot to witness to. I think in this issue, I'll move if and when and how the Spirit says move. Thanks, again!