I am considered one of those "Jesus Freaks". As much as I find humor in the "classic excuses" or comments I am a bit concerned about not being taken seriously. I am hearing things like "I am glad that works for you", "I am really not the religious type", and the worst so far "I am not fake like all of you". This was the worst for a lot of reasons first because it came from someone I care about too much and because it showed me some truth about his heart. I can imagine how peace and happiness in the midst of painful situations can seem fake to some, but that is where the freak in us comes in, we have that through Jesus and we just want to share it. How could we not?
I know it is all part of the call, I would rather have Jesus in my life and be considered a religious wacko then do any of this without him.BUT.............
When something is so real ,so black and white and available to help others, I can't help but feel disappointed when what I say to them and feel with all my heart is written off as "My Crutch".
God is with me and amazing. I feel him and I would not be happy with peaceful moments in my life without him.
God is not an unreachable myth, he is our creator who loves us wherever,whenever and however we are.
Something that comforts me in this is knowing that the Lord has to work in their heart first before they will be receptive to His word. This frees us from feeling as though it is up to us and our actions to save people. Just keep speaking the truth and planting seeds and the Lord will give you the freedom to walk away and not be hurt.
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