Everyone has awkward moments, you know those moments when you are just not quite sure what is going on. You know those moments when you are completely caught off guard and you don't know what to say. I have learned over the years that when you follow God and when you are trying to do the right thing there will be awkward moments. Lately, I have been thinking about about these passages from Philippians, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should not look only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others" (2:3-4).
When I look at that passage two words come to my mind: consideration and love. When you love someone you are considerate towards them. When doing something you are considerate of your love one's feelings, time, interest, and well being. But what if someone doesn't know that you love them? What if you love them just because God made them? What if you love just because God told you to? Well, let me just say things can get pretty awkward. Think about it. You see that someone is not talking to anyone at church or see that someone is having a bad day and you go over to try to start a conversation. The beginning of a conversation with someone new can be pretty awkward. I am beginning to think that awkward moments are not bad, but rather should be embraced. Just think about it.
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