The other day I was reading a friends blog where she was discussing someone that she personally could not stand. She has voiced her opinion about this person many times before and I have to personally agree with her. This person has not made wise decisions, and personally it frustrates me. I have been thinking about this lately and as I sat in Sunday School yesterday, it hit me. He chose. He like me and the rest of us chose in the very beginning to accept that plan. He knew what was essential to the Fathers plan. Then that brought about the question of, "what changed?" What was it that made him who he is today, why is he rejecting the plan. Naturally I know that he "forgot" the plan, we all did. I guess I still don't understand what makes him think that what he is doing is right. With all of this in mind I feel a little less judgmental, BUT it in no way excuses the bad decisions that are constantly being made.
Sometimes even in the church I have disagreements with others. I in no way hate the person mainly cause I don't hate anyone, I just don't agree with you. Chances are that you don't agree with me either and that is ok. Sometime I find that I forget that you also chose, we were/are on the same side. That like me you are a chosen son/daughter of God, however it still doesn't mean that I agree with you. It just means that I am more tolerant, and may or may not give you more of the benefit of the doubt.
The point is I guess, that we are all entitled to our own opinion (A fact that I love and am trying to use more of). No one has to agree with us, but we do need to remember that even though we can't stand certain people they are still children of our God. They need to be treated with respect, even if we feel like they don't deserve it. They chose the plan too!
*This post is in no way pointed at my friend, as a call to repentance. It is more of a reflection of my own thoughts. To her and to everyone's blog that I read(if you're not on the list drop me a line and I'll add you), keep your opinions coming! I love them because that is who you are and naturally I love you!*
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2 comments:
Nice post Kathlen. I obviously disagree at times with what our president does, I really do. Don't think for a moment that I support abortion or what they see as a "free ride" from the government. But I find that so many people focus on that and only that. They don't focus on the good he has done or will do. And to be completely honest, I feel that too many grab onto one misconstrued story after another. I have heard the president talk about abortion, and late term abortion many times and if people would only go back and look at what he has said or WHY he voted the way he did they might find something out. But... no one wants to do that. It's easier to hang onto that which is easier to believe than to find out the truth.
I understand that many won't see the president the way I do (which I feel is a more "seeing the forest through the trees" approach rather than just seeing trees) but I find it silly to rant about it instead of expressing it in a clear, concise and thought out manner. It is our duty to pray for him, that he will choose what is best for our country. It is our duty to write to our congressmen, our senators, even our president and tell him our thoughts. But I doubt anyone does that.
I agree with your lost Kathlen and it is interesting to think about that. We are all children of God and we should treat each other that way. It is also hard for me to treat others with respect when I feel they disrespect me or any of my family and friends. But it says in the scriptures to "Turn the other cheek" right? Anyway, hope you are doing well! I'm excited for your little girl.
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