Just be you

Last night we had our couples fellowship at Longview Lake. We had a great turn out of about 40 people. Normally when there is a strong wind at a picnic, your easily frustrated in your constant attempt to anchor everything down. But when it is 95 degrees, any small breeze is like a Christmas present. Despite the heat, we had an awesome time. There were many highlights to the night, including a hoola hoop contest won by Pastor Chris (he'll never admit it), a cut throat horse shoe contest, and a sand volleyball tournament that was supposedly won by Tim's team known as the rock angels. But as the night went on, the one thing that stood out the most to me was the fact that everybody was just being themselves. You say well that's no big deal. It is a huge deal, especially among Christians. Many Christians often find themselves living their lives trying to be something they are not. Two quick things to remember: true Christian fellowship can't happen until you allow yourself to relax and just be yourself. It happens when we allow people to see behind our insecurities.Secondly, one of the greatest sources of tension in someone's life can be the continual pressure to be something you're not. You are a super natural creation of the living God. Now let's keep living like it. Have a great day!