What Can(t) I say?

February 5, 2009 in Prayer/Faith with 4 Comments

I cussed.  

I’m sorry. 

I’m not really sorry for cussing.  Because I would spend a lot of time apologizing.  I do try really hard to watch my mouth, but that’s my struggle.

With that said, what I am sorry for is that some people communicated to me yesterday that they now question my faith.  I’m sorry for that.  I’m sorry that we live in a society where we question one’s faith because of one word, or because of their middle name.  All the while lobbying to get all of these Mexicans out of ‘our’ country.  All this time, supporting a war that has thousands dying.  All this time, we cover our own sin and find one that is ‘worse’.  I’m sorry that the world is like that.  

Tony Campolo said, First, while you were sleeping last night, 30,000 kids died of starvation or diseases related to malnutrition.  Second, most of you don’t give a shit. What’s worse is that you’re more upset with the fact that I said shit than the fact that 30,000 kids died last night.

I do pray every night that the world won’t be like that, and I do believe that there can be something done about it.  That’s another blog.  Today, I am writing to only say, I’m sorry my language worries you enough to question my relationship with Jesus Christ.  

I write today to assure that Jesus Christ is and always will be my Saviour, and I believe he can forgive me for my language.  As he can forgive you for your ___________ (Fill in the blank)  

Instead of pointing fingers at eachother, let’s pray for each other.  Instead of pointing fingers, and ‘de-Christianizing’.  Let’s hold each other accountable with love.  Instead of anger and nitpicking, let’s love and hold up.  

Jesus died for my profanity, just as he died for your porn addiction, or your alcoholism, or your failing marriage.  Jesus loves us all.  

Lord, Forgive me.  You know my heart, and more so, you know my struggles.  I don’t want to justify my actions, only beg for your forgiveness.  God, I am a human.  A broken broken human.  I try.  Help me love people.  Help people love me.  Lord, most importantly, help us all love You.  We are a broken people and the only way for us to truly live is with Your love.  Give it to us Jesus.  Please.  

   – Amen

  • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org PastorT

    That, my friend, is IT! I echo just about every word there bro and I'm sorry too!

  • http://jillvictoria.site90.com JillVictoria

    Awesome quote to reiterate your point!

    Like I told you yesterday: your relationship with God is no one's business but yours and God's. And He knows your heart.

    I actually made the same argument you did, about how people want to point out others sins to hide their own. No one likes hearing that. I sure didn't when I first heard it… still don't when I catch myself at it. Because ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. My sin is no better or worse than the next person's. It's still a slap in the face to God.

  • http://www.whatsthislifefor.org PastorT

    That, my friend, is IT! I echo just about every word there bro and I'm sorry too!

  • http://jillvictoria.site90.com JillVictoria

    Awesome quote to reiterate your point!

    Like I told you yesterday: your relationship with God is no one's business but yours and God's. And He knows your heart.

    I actually made the same argument you did, about how people want to point out others sins to hide their own. No one likes hearing that. I sure didn't when I first heard it… still don't when I catch myself at it. Because ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. My sin is no better or worse than the next person's. It's still a slap in the face to God.