People

I apologize. It's been a number of months since I've posted. Life just has a way of happening and before you know it, you're 6 months down the road. Unfortunately, time is just not something you can get back. So... in the interest of time, I'll keep this post brief.

People. They're around us everyday whether it's at work, home, school, or the mall. No matter where you go, there THEY are. Why is that we like some people and not others? Why do we enjoy visiting with some and not others? Why is that you just can't stand being around some people? It's because people are PEOPLE.

We all have our own convictions, beliefs, philosophies, education, etc... and we tend to gravitate toward people who are like-minded, similarly educated, and have similar (if not identical) beliefs, convictions, and philosophies.

We all want to think the best of ourselves so we tend to avoid people that make us uncomfortable or make us feel insecure about some aspect of ourselves. We also avoid people that are hateful, spiteful, bitter, angry, vengeful, etc.. Rightfully so! The Bible tells us to do so. This doesn't mean that we don't love them (in Christ) or pray for them. It simply means that we don't let them become part of our lives... particularly our sphere of influence.

Take the time today to evaluate the PEOPLE in your life. Are they worthy of your friendship? Better question... Are you worthy of theirs?

Your friend