Oma

Went to the farmers market with oma today. I treated her to some fresh fruit, a shepherds pie and a desert crepe which we both shared. Something about family makes me feel comfortable and completely my self. We had a great chat over coffee afterwards. Its true that you can learn so much from the experience and wisdom of your grandparents. I asked her what she thinks about 'extreme christians'. People who live, breathe and thrive on the idea that God runs their life. I guess a good example would be a close friend of mine choosing to end our friendship based on the fact that i am not as intense about God as she is.
I agree with living for God and making him a life priority, but when it begins to cloud reality in the sence that all of life's decisions are prayed about and sought in scripture, and when God is often the only topic of conversation, then I think it begins to change what God really wants. I firmly believe God wants us to be real to ourselves and to the people around us. He wants us to show his nature through who we are.
I also think people are wired differently with God. Some people seek God in different ways and in different spaces. Its no reason to reject one another based on our differences. On the other hand, I could also be feeling somewhat convicted to be closer with God. Either way, i miss my friend.
Speaking of friends, i phoned another friend to to tell him what a great mentor and pal he is to me. It was and wasnt just a spur of the moment call. My sister came home from work in a bit of a fluster after ending a fight with her roomate. Apparently, her roomate said, word for word "if i dident know you, i would never know you were a christian". Now, for those of you reading this who are strong believers in anything. Its a hit to your entire exsis when someone completely insults and denies your beliefs. I really hurt for her and wanted to hear how she was feeling. Before i knew it I was in Social Work mode, asking the right questions and reasuring her where she needed it. By the end of the conversation i was learning so much about myself and was able to help my sister re-gain some confidence in herself.
Something Lindsay said that really stood out to me was that God intentionally puts people in your life who will challenge you and make you question your faith. In the same respect, He also places people in your life that encourage and inspire you. Colin is one of those people who inspire me. Thats why i phoned him and told him what he meant to me.
Kyle, a friend whom I have worked with all summer, popped into my mind in mid conversation as one of the people who God challenges me with. The more time i spend with him, the more i see the bad side of myself. Crude jokes, gossip, slandering are just a few of things he brings out in me. Im glad to recognise that though, because its going to help me learn to be true to who i am around anyone and everyone.
Werd, i thought i had nothing to write, but apparently i did. Peace out.


P.S.-I bought some new cologne today, it smells fab tabulous. I cant wait to style it.