Lukewarm

Revelation 3:15-16
I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

Does that scare you? It sure scares me.

Today, I saw a friend of mine I hadn't talked to in a few weeks. After a hug and quick how ya been, he turned to me and said, "So, I've seen you've become Christian. Congratulations."

My heart dropped a little and I kind of just stood there, a little confused.

You've become Christian.

The words just hung there, like a cartoon. I felt like I could see them and they were weighing me down a little.

Am I the perfect Christian? No way. I don't even come close.

But.

I try. All the time. And by the grace of God, I have become a more patient, more loving, more giving, happier person.

I still have my moments where I want to hit things with my car but overall, my heart is different from where it was when I was in high school. My heart is different from where it was when I first came to college. My heart is different than where it was a week ago.

Everyday, I'm growing into the woman God has designed. I'm finally accepting there are things I can't change. I'm accepting that I can't have control over everything.

Romans 8:28 says "And we know that in all things God words for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

God has placed me in Wise for a reason. God has given me the tools for this blog for a reason. God has put these words in my heart for a reason. Maybe you're struggling with being lukewarm. How terrifying that God would rather us be hot or cold. I don't want to be spit out by the Lord-I want to live for Him and for His spirit to live in me.

This is a formal invitation, friends. If you see me not reflecting Christ, call me out on it. I know I'm going to slip up-it's bound to happen to all of us. As the body of Christ, we have to hold each other accountable for our actions and help support one another.

Exodus 17 tells of the story of a battle. Moses stood on top of a hill with the staff of God in his hands. As long as Moses' hands were held high, the Israelites were winning the battle.

"When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur  held his hands up-one on one side, one on the other-so that his hands remained steady till sunset." (Exodus 17:12)

Talk about support.

Maybe I'm not holding a huge stone above my head, but I am carrying the light of Christ through the world and trying to shine it on others. And there are people with water trying to put that light out. If you see my light start to fall or dim, pray for me and help me remember how bright it is. I'd love to do the same for you.