Saturday November 3, 2007
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11.03.07
Yesterday’s post helped me move on….so now….it is back to the grindstone….
I am working on quite a few projects right now, but for the first time in a long time, I don’t feel pressured to get things done. I’m not really sure why, but I feel like I am finally regaining focus. Who knows how long it will last, but at least for now…it’s here!
I’m rambling in hopes that whatever it is that is swirling around in my head trying to get out will find its way through my fingers and onto the screen. I guess that is just wishful thinking however.
OK…..maybe not….
A friend of mine recently informed me that he has moved in with his boyfriend. He was taken back by my response. Knowing my stance on homosexuality, he thought for sure I would slam him, tell him what a sinner he was, etc. At least that is what I assume he thought as he never clarified exactly what he expected my response to be, just that it wasn’t as he imagined. You see, I told him I can understand that decision. I’ve struggled with various sins in my life(Very true! I know you all are shocked.) and can completely understand hitting a point where you want to give up. I told him that he is still my friend, that nothing would change in our relationship and I still loved him. I told him that I don’t agree with what he is doing, but that it was between him and God at this point. I will be there for him. Period.
I have a tendecy to react without thinking or being able to explain the why behind my actions. This is one of them. I am working on an explanation, but it is slow going. This response “felt” right. Maybe one day soon….I’ll be able to put it into words. Hopefully, it’s just the Holy Spirit working through me and showing be the way to behave.
Anonymous
Your response was just right for this friend of yours. It sounds like he already knows your position on homosexuality. Like any issue, should our friends expect us to walk away from them if they practice anything in their life with which we disagree? Do we walk away from a friend if they start smoking? I think not. When a Christian shows that they will be a friend even when their beliefs or opinions are very different, then Christ’s light shines brighter. I’ve learned that the hard way sometimes, but in recent years applying that lesson has helped me regain a relationship with my sister who is lesbian and with another friend who is gay. Your influence in your friend’s life may become greater than it ever has by your response.