Through Another's Eyes

"Your a Christian? Wow, I never would have guessed that!"

That was a wake up call I always was afraid would happen, and finally did. I was caught off guard, and in that instant my life, the way I live it, and how everyone sees me was laid bare. I can't remember a time I have felt quite so guilty, or embarrassed. The only thing I could do, was acknowledge my shortcomings on the way I live, and pray for the strength, wisdom and courage to do better in the future. It is written;

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:14-16

Sometimes we are put in a place, or given a chance to make a difference, although not just what we do in that moment is what makes the difference. Its all those smaller moments of living that have lead up to that chance, that can make an even bigger impact. And although you may speak well, if your life doesn't match your words, your standing on sand, as opposed to rock, when the flood comes.

It is a very sad, very humbling thing, to lose a chance to show someone Christ's love, not because you did not speak well, but because you did not live well.