here's a question to throw out to anyone who reads this...do you have to enjoy being around people in order to be a christian? does feeling like being around people is a huge effort and huge sacrifice make you less of a person? if you purposely avoid people so you don't have to go through the agony of making small talk and having to deal with their problems along with your own, does that make you incapable of following God's plan for your life? Would God ever make someone incapable of normal human action as part of His great plan? Why does christianity always seem to only be for those who are social and outgoing? How can someone glorify God if they are constantly alone? Is it possible that God planned it that way? Is there ever a time when someone putting other people before themselves can look like that person taking alone time?
maybe? or totally ridiculous...
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I could talk forever on this subject because it's somewhere that my journey with Christ has taken me, but I'll keep it short.
You do not have to be social, make small talk or even have conversations with people to be an influence for Christ. How you live speaks volumes to the people you encounter. People "incapable of normal human action" or who aren't social and outgoing definitely have a place in God's plan to set an example for others in how to live.
But our actions alone can only partially help lead a person toward Christ. This is why some events we hold at the BCM are designed to create conversation. You get a moment of someone else's time to show them kindness and the joy you have in Christ. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but you have to try to start somewhere to share salvation.
Each person has a way they can serve Christ. Don't be discouraged if some things are more a challenge than others. I look forward to leading with you next year on Vision Team, Beaz.
Thanks - I appreciate that. I look forward to it too!
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