Treasures in fragile clay jars

“She’s not a very good Christian! Susie said…..” Hold on! Let me stop you right there! Are we not all sinners? Gossiping is a sin. Is that not what you were about to express-my sin? With my track record I can’t possibly lead a faith based blog? And you may be right, my reputation proceeds me. I have had premarital sex, I’m addicted to nicotine, I have cheated in past relationships, I have stolen, I have lied more times that I can count. I am the furthest possible thing from a “good Christian” or what you really mean- a “PERFECT CHRISTIAN”. Let’s face it we all fall short of Gods glory- DAILY. So can we, at least in the space I am creating on my platforms- forget about the sins of each other and just love each other while we are here. I’m not suggesting we forget the severity of our sin, or turn a blind eye to those who need our guidance in our fellowship. I’m simply asking we put away the Shame and blame and be REAL CHRISTIANS. REAL messy, REAL honest, and REALLY empathetic. The glory isn’t for us after all, it’s for God! I was reminded of this tonight reading 2 Corinthians chapter 4, treasure in fragile clay jars. I’ve been working all weeklong trying to craft together what I want my platform and brand to be, and to be honest I was thinking so much about what will give me the most views and the most followers and how to boost my influence. I had completely forgotten the values I had set for myself for this blog and my other platforms; to be inviting, to be real, and to have everything I do with this give glory to God. Then I sat down to read 2 Corinthians chapter 4 and I got to verse 5. It says “you see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves, we preach that Jesus Christ is lord, and we are your servants for Jesus’ sake. V6- for God who said “let there be light in the darkness” has made his light in our own hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. V7 we now have this shinning light in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure, this makes it clear that our great power is from God not from ourselves.” 

So you’re right I am not perfect- BUT MY GOD IS! So I pray Ephesians 6:19 everyday, that God gives me the right words so I can boldly express the good news! The gospel! And I ask you to pray that for me as well, so I can continue this calling I feel so strongly in my soul, and continue to give all the praise and glory to the one who deserves it! Amen!