Do it because it will please God. Read Romans 12. And keep in remembrance that we are all the children of God and all part of the body of Christ. We are members one of another.
Hope that helps.
I don't think it will please God if I'm not sincere in the gift giving and I'm honestly not today. I'm working on it though and will report my victory at some point. If I'm nice and polite He will be pleased with me.
One time I stood beside her when she was praying at the altar and she walked off. She didn't want me to pray with her, so there is a little more of a conflicted story here. Not sure what it is about. I'll learn something though.
I will read Romans 12 this afternoon, Mizpeh! Thanks!
Well, although this is a great idea, you might make sure you are prepared for the interaction that it will cause.
I take his instructions as if I am forced to have an exchange with her. She has a very defensive attitude at the beginning of any conversation and I generally don't talk to her much.
My struggle is that my husband teaches and whatever I do and how I act will affect any response he will get. It's like - why listen to you if you can't control your wife? LOL! So, I am seriously trying to be careful.
I take his instructions as if I am forced to have an exchange with her. She has a very defensive attitude at the beginning of any conversation and I generally don't talk to her much.
My struggle is that my husband teaches and whatever I do and how I act will affect any response he will get. It's like - why listen to you if you can't control your wife? LOL! So, I am seriously trying to be careful.
It is possible that a quiet and indirect acceptance of her may work better than a "Hi, I will be your friend" approach. From what I read here, quiet and indirect may be better. You will have to decide.
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It is possible that a quiet and indirect acceptance of her may work better than a "Hi, I will be your friend" approach. From what I read here, quiet and indirect may be better. You will have to decide.
That's pretty much the direction I am taking with her. I'm not a "Hi! I want to be your friend" type person anyway. I normally don't allow people into my private space unless I feel they are a truly sincere person. That doesn't mean that I treat people outwardly different. It's an internal judgment call that I make. They will never know how I feel and I can maneuver the relationship where they feel like I care without allowing them into my life on a personal basis. Some people just don't need to be in your private space.
The main thing is that I just don't like being at odds in the church! It makes you feel dirty and ugly!! I hate that!!
Algae, I really like what you are saying! very sound stuff!
PO, I am right there with you. Working on ME is a hard thing! LOL! I live by a general rule. I dont like PEOPLE! which is a huge conflict for a minister.
I love individuals but "People" as a concept tend to be a problem for me. So working on me is often quite difficult where people are concerned.
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