Has anyone heard of this lady? I just finished reading a book called Unchristian: What a New Generation Thinks about Christianity..and Why It Matters. Good stuff. But not a light read. Below is part of a blog entry that appears in the book, it is written by Margaret Feinberg. I haven't had time to see what kind of a Christian she is, but she intrigues me. She contributes several times to the book and I like her perspectives. She's written books like Organic God and God Whispers. Here's an excerpt from her blog, it rings true of my experiences and desires. So go ahead, please let me know when I am being a hypocrite. I probably haven't noticed.
I thought that becoming a follower of Jesus would help me kick the sin habit, providing the inoculation I needed, but in some ways the symptoms just grew worse. I realized how much I was infected and how it was affecting my attitude, my relationships, my life. So the truth is that I'm fighting. I am fighting sin with everything I've got. Some days I fare better than others. Odds are that if you're calling me a hypocrite, then you caught me on one of my worse days. I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I let you down and disappointed you. But the truth is that I'm not giving up or letting go. I've encountered a God who promises that the battle ends in victory--life instead of death. So call me crazy--but I'm holding on to that promise. I'm also trying to uphold the standards God has set. They're pretty high, and some days I find myself laying on the ground, staring at the celing. But then I feel an urge, an energy, to get up and fight once again. I could use your help. The next time you see me behaving like a hypocrite, pull me aside and gently let me know. I 'd really appreciate it.
No comments:
Post a Comment