While playing with my granddaughter the other day we decided to have some apple slices; we were able to choose either the red or the green. She chose the red and I chose the green never thinking anymore about it.
Then her daddy was going to get an apple and she said, “Daddy get a red one so we can be friends.” I asked, “Aren’t I your friend?” She said, “No, as I did not have a red apple.” It struck me that at three years-old she was are able to notice who is alike and who is not and if you are different then you are not able to be friends.
Unfortunately this is the way of the world…if you don’t think or act like the majority then a bias is set against you. This is sad and unfortunate. Think of all we miss when we have a bias against someone simply because they live differently than us. God wants us to love our neighbors as ourselves and we cannot do this if we dislike them for being different.
This does not mean we are to live beyond God’s commandments however we are to treat everyone with kindness and understanding. Living aligned with our Lord and following His guidelines honors God.
Being respectful and caring is one way to shine for our Lord…let’s continue to be a light for God as we extend courtesy, compassion and friendship to those around us. It is ok to be different…to be a child of God and to live with the joy only He can give. Continue praising His name and glorifying our Lord through prayers, Bible studies and enjoying Christian fellowship.
Acts 11:24 He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.
Remain diligent in your prayer life; display your faith through your actions and behaviors, because as Christians we are the role models for God.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cynthia Collins Kaitfors
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