Hey guys. I don't know how many people will read this, and of the people who do I don't know if any of them will be the type of people I want to read this. I want to write about what is going on in current events, but from a different view point that isn't as popular and is different than what you've been hearing. I'm sure by now you have heard about the Orlando shooting at a gay nightclub. I want to make myself clear. I am a follower of Jesus Christ, and as a Christian, I believe homosexuality is a sin. You can read more on my stance about that by clicking the button below. I think that this massacre is absolutely heartbreaking. I as a Christian, who does not support homosexuality, believe in loving everyone. That includes those who love the same sex. Christians have gotten the rep of hating gays and lesbians and that breaks my heart. "They will know we are Christians by our love" is getting more and more ironic as followers hate on those who sin differently than them.
I understand that this shooting was done by an islamic man. I think that it is terrible that people think it is acceptable to take such horrific actions against others. I don't think hate is ever the answer. Now I'm not saying I'm perfect and never dislike people. Believe me, if you know me personally, you'd know that there are a lot of people I'm not fond of. However, as a follower of Christ, I believe it's my responsibility to love others who are different. I have friends who are homosexual/bisexual. I don't try to force my beliefs on them and they don't try to do the same to me. I believe that we should respect one another, we should respect others beliefs. I am not going to hurt someone that I disagree with on a certain topic. We are all humans, we should stick together and try to heal the world not destroy it. It saddens me that people feel so much hate that they could do something so violent. Okay one other thing. I don't know if any of you are following Jeremy Jordan on social media. He recently posted about his cousin who is gay. Her parents sent her to a remote facility where she is cut off from all access to the outside world until she is 'fixed'. He used the term to "pray away the gay". Look guys, I'll say it again, I love Jesus and I think homosexuality is a sin. But this is just wrong. If your child or someone you love is struggling with homosexuality, sending them away to "fix them" is not what you do. They need to be loved and know that there are people who are supporting them. I find it so discouraging to hear what my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ are doing. As a Christian we need to offer grace and mercy to those who are straying not give up. Homosexuality is a sin just as much and as severely as lying. It isn't any worse and it doesn't damn you. However, just like living in any sin, it is a roadblock between you and The Lord. If they don't want to follow Christ, that is there decision. As much as it breaks our hearts, this is the time when they need our love the most. Don't give up or send them away to be treated like an animal. Pray pray pray. God has it under control and He doesn't love them or you any less. Okay final thing. If you yourself are struggling with homosexuality or are embracing it head on, just know that I do not agree with it, but I will love you no less because of it. I will not hate you for your choice and I ask that you show me the same respect. I am appalled by the actions my fellow Christians have made in the name of Jesus, but that should not dictate how you view me, my faith, or Jesus. Just like anything else, people can take it and twist it into something hateful. I am here to love. We are called to love the sinners because we are all sinners. I am heartbroken over the losses in Orlando, and my prayers are with the friends and families of all those effected. God has a plan and He will use this hateful and evil situation for His glory. Never lose your trust or fail in Him. "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! For I have overcome the world." John 16:33 xx Libby
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