who we are.

I was part of a missions group that went to New Orleans this past weekend and of all the jaw dropping events, people, things, etc that I saw and was a part of, there is one thing I heard that cannot escape me. As a parade for Dia de los Muertos (the day of the dead) passed around 10:30 at night -filled with the most creative sinners I've ever seen-- I overheard a man say "there go the Christians--walking the other way."

Yep, it is indeed what we are known for.. our judgement. And it sucks.

Lord, teach me how not to walk the other way. Teach me to be a lover like You. Give me words and actions to portray the same love you have for me, but for a man struggling with addiction who has no place to sleep. I want to know how to convey Your vast love, inspite of their circumstances. I don't know how...

I no longer want to be mocked for my Christian title-- in fact, I don't even want to be known for the title-- I want to be known as an intimate lover of all people. I'm not comfortable being where I am now, I need less--but in a way that seems more.