Do you walk the walk?

[jackie d]

Shalom Afal,

No, it won't, because your name is not Vickilynn.

God love you Vickilynn

[~pearl]

My car is a moving billboard for Jesus so I sure hope I am representing Him well. Walking the "walk" is a daily struggle for sure, but some areas get easier and then it seems God presents me with a new challenge It helps when looking at a 'difficult' person to see them as Jesus sees them, and just bless them and go on my way.

[Northern lass]

Sometimes I think we don't really know what our lives show. I really struggle because I am one of those people who find it difficult to "talk the talk" so I have never said much at work. I am praying for more boldness here. However, without even having said, much the other day a colleague said she had a rather dodgy joke, but that she wouldn't tell the others it in front of me! I found this very encouraging as I feel such a failure in my general witness most of the time!

[jackie d]

Sometimes I think we don't really know what our lives show. I really struggle because I am one of those people who find it difficult to "talk the talk" so I have never said much at work. I am praying for more boldness here. However, without even having said, much the other day a colleague said she had a rather dodgy joke, but that she wouldn't tell the others it in front of me! I found this very encouraging as I feel such a failure in my general witness most of the time!

isn't it amazing when we find out who has been influenced by us. This woman has respect for you and your faith...that says ALOT

[WayneB]

I remember a long time ago reading a quote that said something to the effect of - If it was illegal to be a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

I ask this often of myself and to those inmates I minister to. It is something to truly meditate on during those times of self-reflection. I hope that when I stand accused, that the evidence against me will be overwhelming. Unfortunately I know that there will be some evidence that contradicts but hopefully the preponderance of the evidence is enough to convict. When I pray, I always ask that everything I say, think, and do reflects Christ.

God Bless you Afal. Nice topic.

[Afal]

I suppose that it concerns me that I don't believe that my life is a 'good' example of my faith. I don't know if I have expressed that correctly or clearly but what I mean is that I want others to see God's love and power in my life; I want to do and say the things that God would want me to say ... and yet, just like the lady in the story in the original post, I seem to let God down by my words, thoughts and actions far too often.

:noidea:

[OneLight]

I suppose that it concerns me that I don't believe that my life is a 'good' example of my faith. I don't know if I have expressed that correctly or clearly but what I mean is that I want others to see God's love and power in my life; I want to do and say the things that God would want me to say ... and yet, just like the lady in the story in the original post, I seem to let God down by my words, thoughts and actions far too often.

:noidea:

You are already taking the first step! The desire from your heart will allow Him to work in you. We can never be good enough for God. We have to allow His Spirit to do the work in us to be more like Him. Nobody knows really what being like His truly is ... pray for the fruits of His Spirit. The more you are in His word, the more His Spirit will be able to work in you. I encourage you whole heartedly to continue seeking His will in you.

Your Brother In Christ,

Alan

[WayneB]

I suppose that it concerns me that I don't believe that my life is a 'good' example of my faith. I don't know if I have expressed that correctly or clearly but what I mean is that I want others to see God's love and power in my life; I want to do and say the things that God would want me to say ... and yet, just like the lady in the story in the original post, I seem to let God down by my words, thoughts and actions far too often.

:noidea:

You are already taking the first step! The desire from your heart will allow Him to work in you. We can never be good enough for God. We have to allow His Spirit to do the work in us to be more like Him. Nobody knows really what being like His truly is ... pray for the fruits of His Spirit. The more you are in His word, the more His Spirit will be able to work in you. I encourage you whole heartedly to continue seeking His will in you.

Your Brother In Christ,

Alan

Exactly! It is the Holy Spirirt that transforms... 2 Cor 3:17,18

[Guest Biblicist]

I received this in an e-mail this morning and it has really challenged me (not only referring to my driving!!!!).

SOME TALK THE TALK, BUT MAY STUMBLE WALKING THE TALK

A man was being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard.

Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right

thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red

light by accelerating through the intersection.

The tailgating woman hit the roof, and the horn, screaming in frustration as

she missed her chance to get through the intersection with him. As she was

still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face

of a very serious police officer.

The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He took her to

the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, and

placed in a cell.

After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the

door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer

was waiting with her personal effects.

He said, "I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your

car while you were blowing your horn, flipping the guy off in front of you,

and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do"

bumper sticker, the 'Follow Me to Sunday School' bumper sticker and the

chrome-plated fish emblem on the trunk. Naturally, I assumed you had stolen

the car."

-- Author Unknown

I remember a long time ago reading a quote that said something to the effect of - If it was illegal to be a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

How do you ensure that you are not only talking the talk, but that you are also walking the walk? Do you stop and think 'What would Jesus do' in this situation or are you like me? - someone who seems to let God down more times than I would like to admit.

I like that story.

Wouldn't it be nice when people point out when we are walking the talk....wouldn't it be a nice idea to start pointing it out in others?

[Ddavid from NC]

Have you ever noticed the driving habits of people who put the Christian fish on the back of their cars? My teenage son calls my attention to it everytime we see it. I've put a fish on every vehicle I own until the recent one. I bought a 5.7 Hemi Dodge 1500 Sport Edition. I haven't put a fish on that one for some reason.