Dear Christians: A Call to Courage

by - May 25, 2017

I spend too much time worrying about this one simple question:

Am I fitting in?

Or rather, make it multiple questions.

Do they like me?

Am I weird?

God won't mind if I have a little fun now and then, right?

This is something that I personally struggle with. All the time. It's a difficult topic to address, but I'm going to try, because we all need to know that we're not alone in it. And I know that I'm not the only one.

When you start out, you're not afraid. You set out into the world to make a difference. To shine brighter than the sun. And they might give you funny looks, but who cares, right? God's happy with you. It doesn't matter what the people think.

Until it does.

Until that day when you get the millionth funny look and say, "Why am I even doing this?" And you evaluate yourself in the mirror and whisper, "It's not worth it. It'll be okay. I don't have to do anything."

Then you embrace the world and live lukewarm. You pray and read in the mornings, sure, but it's not the same. And you're no different from your friends who aren't Christian during the day.

I don't know where you are in your walk with God right now. Maybe this describes you; maybe it doesn't. I know that a lot of the time, it describes me. I desperately want to live my life for God, but I choose not to. I walk away and don't even care most of the time.

This is the time for us to stand up, fellow Christians. This is the time when we say no to the things that we know are wrong. The time when we reach out to the girl at work who's desperate and happy-go-lucky. The time for us to clarify where we stand on the issues and go out and vote at the elections.

Live like you're a Christian. Don't be afraid of the dirty looks. When you have an opportunity to stand up for your faith as your co-workers talk about [insert current blockbuster film that you're not seeing for moral reasons here], do it. When someone asks you why you're so weird, tell them about Jesus. When you've got the choice between going to church and going to something else on Sunday morning - opt for church.

It's not easy to be a Christian. It's making the same choice over and over and over - to live for Christ.

But that's why we are Christians, after all. The word was originally an insult meaning "little Christ".

Are you proud of being insulted as "little Christ?"

Let's go. Let's live out our faith.

~Faith

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18 comments

  1. Acting NaturalMay 25, 2017 at 4:36 PM

    Awesome!!! It's quite engorging that I'm not the only one who feels these things sometimes ( I don't have anyone my age going to my church who I can talk openly about it, so it's difficult to keep myself accountable) and that I'm not alone in it. So thank you for sharing that !

    Arabella

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    1. R.F. GammonMay 25, 2017 at 4:51 PM

      Oh, you're welcome! I'm in a similar situation so I completely understand what you mean :)

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  2. Christine SmithMay 25, 2017 at 7:57 PM

    Absolutely beautiful and encouraging words! And something I think all of us Christians need to hear now and again.

    Sometimes it is SO hard and discouraging to live in this world and be set apart, but it is so, so worth it. Thank you for the wonderful reminder. ^_^

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    1. R.F. GammonMay 25, 2017 at 8:01 PM

      Oh, thanks! It is hard and we need to remember, more than anything, that we're not alone.

      Good to see you again :)

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    2. Christine SmithMay 26, 2017 at 9:44 PM

      I've been so bad about not commenting! I HAVE been reading all your lovely posts though. Just haven't had time to comment much...

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    3. R.F. GammonMay 26, 2017 at 9:55 PM

      That's fine! I COMPLETELY understand. Take your hiatus and enjoy it!

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  3. Grace MarieMay 25, 2017 at 9:50 PM

    So true! Thank you for this.

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  4. Catherine HawthornMay 25, 2017 at 10:04 PM

    Amen! We are called to be soldiers of Christ. Any encouragement helps.

    Farm Lassie (Catherine)
    frugallyfancyfarmlass.blogspot.com
    catherinesrebellingmuse.blogspot.com

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  5. GJEMay 26, 2017 at 11:42 AM

    AMEN!!!!!!! This is awesome!!!!! It's time that we start fighting the good fight. <3

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  6. Savannah GraceMay 27, 2017 at 5:35 PM

    How did I miss this post??
    This whole thing was so beautiful, and it really spoke to me - thank you so much for sharing, Faith <3 <3

    ~ Savannah @ Scattered Scribblings

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  7. Madeline J. RoseMay 27, 2017 at 6:30 PM

    FAITH. This just...*sighs happily* This is so encouraging and beautiful and I love it so so so much. We do need to stand up. Stand up for Christ!! <3

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  8. AmyMay 31, 2017 at 2:55 PM

    Beautiful, relatable, and inspiring post, Faith :) Thanks for sharing such amazing words! <3

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