Say what?!?! Come again, Lord.
Hey God. So I was reading the Bible today and was reading about how Jesus was talking about the most important commandments. I was wondering what You meant when you said to love your neighbors as yourself. What did You really mean? I love my friends. They are my ‘neighbors’ right?
What? Wait, You want me to take it literal? Ok, I have scooped his sidewalk like twice. Is that what You meant? I say hi to him over the fence when we are outside. That’s loving him right? You didn’t really mean for me to spend actual time with him, did You?
Isn’t asking “How are you?” and not listening good enough?
Really? Spend an EXTENDED amount of time? I don’t have that kind of time. I’ve got a job. I’ve got a family. I need time with You. I’ve got to spend time with my friends. You know that God. I don’t have time to spend with a guy I don’t really know.
What do You mean its simple?
NO WAY!!! I am not going to ask that. I don’t even know if he has any spiritual interest, why would I ask him to church? He’d probably just turn me down anyways. Waste of time.
What? Do I think my neighbor has struggles? Well he is human, right? So he has to have some. Maybe we have the same struggles? Hmmmm, maybe. I guess I never thought of that. But, I just don’t have the time to go and talk with him about that. Come on now.
Why won’t I do the things You ask of me? Uhhhhhhh. I don’t know. Some of this stuff is hard, God. I don’t really want to say ok, and then not do it, You know. I guess I don’t want to let you down.
Huh? Like Your too fat?
Whoa! What do you mean I’ve never held You up?
Oh…….
How could I let You down when I’ve never held You up, right?
Wow………
Ok, so how do I love my neighbor Lord?
What do you mean what I first said?
Ahhhhh, the most important commandment! I think I get it. Sounds like a good start Lord.
Thanks for listening. I’m glad You hold me up and never let me down.