The fine line...

Hey everyone!

Wow, it's been a little too long since I've been at this blogging thing. It's really because I haven't had much to say. When I do, I pray about it in my prayer journal I started. So the post is called "The fine line" because I thought of that when I posted on FB about how great prayer journaling has been for me. I am always afraid to be "that Christian" who's obnoxious in what they post. Now don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with that but having been on the other side, I want to make sure I have a balance. I want to be aware of the fine line.

I remember when I wasn't a Christian and friends would post extreme religious opinions I didn't agree with and I would unfollow them (not un-friend). It didn't make me want to know God, it just annoyed me. I don't even know why I care if some of my friends do it to me. I have 3 FB friends off the top of my head who I know are atheists (and I'm sure there's more than that but I can come up with them quickly). When I'm posting something about my faith, I always stop to think of these people and if that will be the post that gets me unfollowed or unfriended. On the other hand, I feel like, do these people stop and think about me when they post anti-religion, anti-God things? Maybe they do or maybe they don't.

I just want my non-Christians friends to know, in the words of Zeek Braverman, "I hear you. I see you". My intention is never to offend you but I will also not back down from my beliefs. As I grow in my faith, I will want to express it outwardly. I've been at the FB game long enough to know you're just asking for an argument or debate about certain topics so I tend to stay away from the explosive ones.

In the way I respect your right to post whatever you want (even if I don't like it or disagree with it), I would ask that you did the same for me. :)

Until next time,

Thanks for reading.

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