What to do?
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Family
My mom, dad and grandmother are visiting and I find myself struggling with something. I really love that we pray at meals, but, my extended family are not believers. They participate but I can tell they are uncomfortable and that makes me nervous...so, I had been praying for us before they joined the table...but, that might give the kids the impression that I am ashamed. It's hard to pray when you know there are those around the table that are staring at the top of your head as they don't participate. They are good sports about it and hold hands with everyone. But, my dad occasionally utters a "geez" when it's time and I really don't like an authority figure doing that...
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>>What to do?<<
I've had the same issues with family that don't know the Lord. It can be awkward, but how you deal with it is probably fairly important.
Put the grumbling, and the fact that there are people who might be uncomfortable out of your mind at the time you are praying, so you can genuinely focus on the Lord, and not just be going through the motions of praying because you think you should. Strange as it sounds, force yourself to be genuine before the Lord, and not be distracted.
Your relationship with the Lord is THE defining element of who the Taggarts are, I know that's your heart. Don't hide that for the sake of comfort. At the same time, don't make a show of it, to prove that this is who you are.
Just continue to walk through the elements of your life, as you are, Children of God, going to Him in thankfulness, seeking His presence, and His power, through His Spirit.
The fact that they are coming to your house, engaging your life makes a difference, in my eyes. This is your routine, not because your making a statement, but because of who you are, Children of God. If you go to their place, that might be different.
Les
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