LOSTONE Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I can do better, but chose not to. I want to admit to this truth right off.Today was Sunday. My ministry at my new church I serve in was shut down today. I knew about it in advance and decided to go to my old church and serve in my old ministry. My old church is great, just a wee bit to far for me and gas. I love serving at church. There was a new guy in my old ministry. I introduced myself to him and told him who I was and why I was there. He was not in charge. He was another volunteer serving. Well, I was chatting with an old friend about old situations and this new guy was with in hear shot. He did not know what we were talking about as it was before his time, but he rudely interrupted and accused me of being insulting and gossiping about a person he does not know and does not know the details about. That was one thing, but I allowed the devil to get to me at church and I rudely reply back to him that I didn’t care what he thought cause he didn’t know what my friend and I were talking about to begin with. That I don’t live my life on his thoughts. That was wrong on me to reacted that way, especial at church and serving. I made it worst as I shun the guy the rest of the day cause I felt so offended by his accusations and lack of effort to understand before interrupting with his opinion. I allowed the devil to get to me at church today and I feel horrible about it. It is not about what this guy did or said, but the way I chose to react to him. I could have done alot better, but gave into the devil instead, at church. I wanted to apologize to this guy for my reactions and if possible, explain to him what I was originally saying to my friend, but I was told not to cause this guy also insulted others that where serving in the ministry. I was not being singled out by him. I am not sure when or if I will make it back to my old church, much less see this guy again, but I feel really bad cause I could of had a healthier and respectful reaction to him instead of allowing myself to go with the devil. I do not blame anyone. My actions are my choice and responsibility. I hope to see this guy again and at least apologize to him. If he is still rude or insulting, that is upon him. I can learn and change for the better to respond to him. I am going to try to really do better and think before I speak in a reaction. The devil should of not been allowed to get this foothold at church, but I allowed it. So much for being the Christian I thought I was becoming. Link to comment
Glenn101 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) I can do better, but chose not to. I want to admit to this truth right off. .................................................................................................. So much for being the Christian I thought I was becoming. Becoming a Christian is a process, not a one time event. There are a lot of ingrained habits and "buttons" that we have to change in that process. So, don't blame everything on Satan, and attribute your reactions to human nature. Recognizing that even though the "other person" may have been rude and mostly at fault, you could have done better is a step in the right direction in your quest to becoming a better Christian. I am sure that you will do better the next time something of a similar nature happens. Glenn Edited October 19, 2014 by Glenn101 1 Link to comment
LOSTONE Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Becoming a Christian is a process, not a one time event. There are a lot of ingrained habits and "buttons" that we have to change in that process. So, don't blame everything on Satan, and attribute your reactions to human nature. Recognizing that even though the "other person" may have been rude and mostly at fault, you could have done better is a step in the right direction in your quest to becoming a better Christian. I am sure that you will do better the next time something of a similar nature happens. Glenn Thanks for your insight. I found it to be wise and helpful. Link to comment
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