Challenging Normal

This week I need to get a couple of things off my chest. There are a few things I need to vent about. Just a warning. There are some letters that I need to write this week. They are not personal and are not directed to any particular person, ministry, or church. These letters are open and are solely based on how I feel.

Dear Super Spiritual Christian,

I am so glad that God speaks to you, but do you have to act like you are the only one He speaks to? Do you not understand that your "word" from God to me should only be confirmation about what God is already speaking in my life? If it does not bare witness in my soul, then I am just going to take it that you have become over-zealous and have gotten ahead of God. I understand that it is about you right now, and the spotlight is enticing. I am also glad that you are up to date on the latest in the Church culture and speak Christianese fluently. You do understand that the rest of the world looks at you like you are crazy. You do understand that you have lost the ability to communicate effectively with the people that you are supposed to be sharing the love of God with the most? Does the term "so Heavenly-minded you are no earthly good" mean anything to you? By now, you are cracking open your Bible and misquoting scripture to justify what you do. Understand, I have nothing against you. I love you, I love God, but I also love the people that are far from God that He has mandated for us to reach, the people you are freaking out. This makes it harder on the rest of us. If there is anyway for you to stop, take a step back and see life through their eyes, see them through Jesus' eyes, you will realize real quick that it is not about "your" word, your form of worship, or even how much you know about God. It is about how much you love God. You cannot detach a love for God's people from your love for God. Thanks for hearing me out.

Eric