Do not conform to the
pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans
12:2)
So
… yeah … I went and got a manicure and pedicure yesterday. So many colors to
choose from: from the very mild-mannered tame to the wild and outrageous.
Getting a mani / pedi is such a once in a blue moon luxury that the playful
side of me jumped right on board with the celebratory spirit and picked out
this bold teal color!
And
a part of me was giggling like a child inside at such a foolish, crazy, out of
character choice. But walking out of the salon, my frivolous choice stood out
like flashing neon lights with every step! Good Lord, what was I thinking?
Being
a Christian can sometimes be like that. Not conforming to the norm in the way
the world responds to situations but being more Christlike: in patience, in
forgiveness, in compassion. Yes, we too, probably stick out like neon lights
when we extend love instead of giving people “what they deserve”.
But
like the colors on the nail polish rack, we have choices. Do we go tame and
blend in with the world? Or be bold for Jesus and giggle with childlike delight?
I
am enjoying my bold teal nails. They are reminders that I am a child of God and
a representative of the joy of Jesus to the world.
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