Life is Messy

Life is interesting, isn't it?

We experience such jubilant elation at times, but there is also dark periods of gut-wretching sorrow interspersed with the mind-numbing mundane.

I am contemplating how we are to truly live out this life together; how we are supposed walk with one another.

It is tempting to become self-sustained entities with our own routines and standards. It is tempting to keep ourselves closed off from the outside by not allowing others in. Why would I want to tarnish my image and invite others into my mess anyway? Unfortunately, this kind of mentality usually leads to people being unwilling to come alongside others as well; it becomes easier to make excuses than to act.

This isn't the way we are supposed to live out life.

When I think about what living out our lives looks like, some of the following examples come to mind:

Life is...

Answering a phone call at 2am. Dropping everything.

Wiping away tears. Sharing smiles. Giving surprises.

Listening. Praying. Encouraging.

Speaking. Admonishing.

Cleaning a house. Cleaning up vomit.

Giving a ride (or many).

Providing shelter. Providing comfort.

Cutting hair. Painting nails.

Watching children. Feeding dogs.

Drinking lattes. Doing ministry.

Cooking dinners. Giving shots.

Being vulnerable. Holding accountable.

Loving sacrificially...

How can you lavish love on someone today?

Choose to walk with someone more closely and see what a blessing it is to be the Body of Christ.

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. ~Romans 12:10

Life is Messy.

I'll bring the wipes.