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THURSDAY THOUGHT 4/2/09

Proud of God
 
I remember the first time someone invited me to pray before a meal in a restaurant.  That was back when I was a Christian by accident, not choice.  I squirmed, gulped, looked around and agreed … praying less in thanksgiving than that he would keep his voice down.
 
These days, though I’m still inclined to not make public scenes, I do wear my faith — as flawed as it may be — openly and proudly.  To me, it’s the least I can do.  God has proven Himself to me … patiently, lovingly, more times than this clay-footed, slow learner would care to admit.  So, given the opportunity, I brag about Him … openly and proudly.  
 
My point:  Ya got it?  Flaunt it!  Be darn proud of this glorious, generous, loving, forgiving, inspiring God we have.  Besides, it seems to me that we’re not called to stash our faith in a vault, but to share the wealth and spread it around.  So, go for it — joyfully and proudly let the world know you’re a Christian.  — jri
 
“And I said, ‘Here I am, Lord.  Send
me.’”
    –    The Prophet Isaiah
           (Isaiah 6:8)