I’ve been thinking alot about the changes that are needed at the church. Some with people, but most with systems. How do we create systems that will work for the work that we need to do. That is certainly one question. The other is perhaps more difficult to answer and harder to pinpoint. How do we help everyone get out of the boat at the same time and jump on board with the new ideas. AND just as important, how do we stay positive.
I think it is the gossip and malicious back biting that tears not only people but churches apart. We can change the system, we can fine tune it, we can totally overhaul it, but if we have destroyed people in the process, we may not be able to recover for some time. I find it interesting that some of the people who don’t want to be hurt the most are the ones so anxious to spread rumors and lies about other people. When confronted about their behavior, they all of a sudden have a memory lapse about their behavior, often remembering exactly what someone else did to hurt them.
I find myself often wishing that I were able to have that sort of memory, perhaps, I really don’t want it. Perhaps what I really want is for no one to have that sort of memory, especially when it comes to my short comings. I am grateful that I serve a God who has no memory and lots of grace when it comes to my short comings. May human beings find that same grace and memory.
I think it is the gossip and malicious back biting that tears not only people but churches apart. We can change the system, we can fine tune it, we can totally overhaul it, but if we have destroyed people in the process, we may not be able to recover for some time. I find it interesting that some of the people who don’t want to be hurt the most are the ones so anxious to spread rumors and lies about other people. When confronted about their behavior, they all of a sudden have a memory lapse about their behavior, often remembering exactly what someone else did to hurt them.
I find myself often wishing that I were able to have that sort of memory, perhaps, I really don’t want it. Perhaps what I really want is for no one to have that sort of memory, especially when it comes to my short comings. I am grateful that I serve a God who has no memory and lots of grace when it comes to my short comings. May human beings find that same grace and memory.
