M & M's For Harmony & Agreement

"Why can't we all just get along and work together?

Here are some M & M's that might seem like sweet candy, but they'll rot more than your teeth.

Me centered * Murmur * Meddling * Misunderstanding * Manipulation * Mildew....maybe I'm stretching your mind with this one, but stay with me. Back in my gossiping days I realized that I was most vicious on the phone. In prayer, this is what I came to conclude: mildew is like a fungus that grows best in a dark, damp environment. When I was physically present with my friends, and I would start down gossip alley, their eyes would "enlighten" me to the evil of my speaking. My spit setup the moisture. So, I am most mindful of my speaking on the phone when the tempation to gossip crops up.

Yesterday I shared with you about Pastor Seth Cain speaking to a business network in my community. He shared a memory of a flood where the river raged with great force caused by a confluence: waters coming together from overflow of creeks and rivers to make a forceful common raging river that flooded much of his community.

I've got "confluence" on my mind; and I've got a heart tug that we need to merge into one river with combined strength to fulfill the great commission of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to all the world.

May we speak of one another:"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."Phil 4:8

Below is a list that I have used to grow spiritually. With the hope of "confluence" of us believers of Jesus Christ coming together in one accord, please consider taking a sheet of paper and list as many areas of need for God to transform you into the image of Christ.

Some searching questions …

1) Do I enjoy picking an argument?

2) Do I need to be recognized for my contributions?

3) Am I secretly jealous or envious of others' success?

4) Am I ever happy to hear of someone's misfortune?

5) Do I obcess over others' opinion of me?

6) What is my response when someone else gets rewarded for my work?

7) Am I too quick to criticize others?

8) How much time do I spend talking about myself?

9) Can I say "I'm sorry" or "It was my fault?"

10) Would anyone call me a troublesome miserable Christian?

This is one post that I hope will encourage people to put their comments on this blog. Got some thoughts?

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