me and god used to be buddy buddy. now we are the kind of friends who haven't seen each other in awhile and it's awkward because we don't know what to say. relationally i find myself more distant from him, but my faith hasn't changed. in fact, i've never believed in the mission of god more than i do now.
much of the mumbo-jumbo that i thought was foundational as a christian has been remastered and is beginning to take shape. i was drinking a blue moon over 2 for 1 pizza's when it hit me. i am like god.
i am an inclusive person. i care so much about people that i hate when someone feels left out. let's say i had a party at my apartment. 10 people show up and 3 of the 10 are "new" to our group. there is something built into my nature that wants to make sure those persons are included in what we are doing. no matter what or who the person is, i want them to be involved with the rest of us.
it's no wonder i've abandon the idea of god being exclusive in nature. there is something downright cocky about an exclusivist viewpoint. i know i don't have it all figured out and next week i might be back hating the jews (smile, it’s a joke:), but the point is my heart beats strongly for people in need and i know god's does too.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
god and me
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justin, are you trying to stir up some comments by your statement, "i am like god?"
i can't help but remember the justin that i know. the justin that i have prayed with. and have seriously wept before God (as in capital GOD) with. and prayed in tongues with. yikes. does that stir up some comments?
i can't help but hold my breath and try to stop my heart from pounding. i remember the justin who never would've said that. i have probably already said too much, but i have to tell you, friend, that i have imagined several times this scenario: what would the conversation be between justin asher at 23 and justin asher at 28?
i DO want to have a conversation myself with justin, 28, but i could weep in this moment for the justin of 23 -- i miss [you]. the only one i know.
hug. (break-your-ribs).
beks
what people can't let go is the justin of yesterday. how could i believe everything i believed yesterday when what i seek is truth. truth has limits only to people who have stopped thinking or who believe they have figured it [truth] out.
but i'm a new man and i have different thoughts and ideas. you are like god too bek, we all are in different ways.
I read as if J was saying like God as in mad in His image which we are- Not as if J is Gods equal or anything.. and personally I like both Justin's. Miss you.
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