“I like people that are religious like you”, “I’ve always thought of you as very holy”, “You are an example to others”, “I thought you are like the poster-girl for church” on and on.
On numerous occasions, I have had to listen to comments like this. At first, I thought nothing of it; they were just passing comments. But as time went on they only got worse. Eventually, I tried defending myself that I was far from all they said, but that served little to no purpose – they thought I was being humble.
Time and time again, I tried to figure out what I said or did that gave people the impression that I had Christianity all figured out but I couldn’t see it. Is giving a testimony all it takes? Going for mid-week meetings every now and then? Coming early to church? These are all the basic things expected of us as Christian so why is there a hype over it?
In no time, I found myself trapped in a corner. Unable to show my short comings, having to keep up with an image that I never asked for. Only if they knew how inadequate I am! How much I struggle!
As I listened to this song; especially the chorus, I couldn’t help but be comforted. I don’t have to be someone else just to please people or meet their expectations – church people or not.
I’m a product of Grace…. I don’t have to be great because my God is!
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