Saturday, September 29, 2007
I wish I was a better communicator
I wish I was a better communicator. I wish it was easier for me to relate to people, to meet people, to have meaningful conversations, to love them in a tangable way. I have come to realize that every soul on this planet is a human being just like myself. I think it is so easy to miss that. That other people are just like you. No matter who they are they all have life experiences, joys, things that they like to do, goal, questions, fears, guilt, loves, relationships, etc. I want to meet people at that level. At a human level. We are human beings because we all have these unique charateristics as well as the ability to share them. I think in the letter to the Romans, Paul touches on this idea. He calls us to "Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another" (Romans 12:15-16 ESV). What if I could do that? I could share life with other human beings. The human life is a constant stream of joys and sorrows and we as people created in the image of God have the ability to share in others joys and sorrows. I have been asking God lately that he could give me tears. I want to weep for sin. I want to weep with those who are hurting. There are so many people in my life that I want to connect with on this level. But I struggle finding the words to say, when to say them, and just the fear of putting yourself out there. I think any form of love takes risk. It is just as risky to love a friend, a spouse, co-worker, or classmate. And again, I think that is the bottom line. We need love, the greatest commandment. I want to love God and have that love overflow into my love for others. I want to strive to embrace the risk that comes with love. I don't think my question of how to communicate better is an answer anyone can give. I need to just try. I need to learn through doing. And God alone will be the source of the love that comes out.
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