Alright, here is the deal. I recently got on facebook and there are probably a gazillion people on that thing that I know from back in the day. The problem is, I was sort of, well not sort of, I was a jerk! Not just a tad snotty, or rude, I'm talking full blown JERK! I was mean spirited and didn't really care about anyone but myself. I know, I know some of you are wondering what has really changed (heheheheee) but in all honesty I feel I owe some sort of apology or explanation to those I hurt along the way. How could I ever be a good witness of what God can do in a person's life unless others, who may or may not believe in Jesus, can see for themselves his ability to transform us. I keep starting to right messages to a slew of high school and college friends only to find myself erasing the message that I tried so hard to get just right, before I can actually send it.
Woe is me! Any suggestions out there?
With that said, I want Chris to get on facebook because not only does everyone love him, now and then, but he could actually get in touch with so many peeps. He however has no interest. If you feel Chris should change his mind....coment here PLEAZZZZZZZZZE!
7 comments:
hey roch- I am cracking up as I think the same thing of myself...most of the people that I went to high school with are like "what a pastors wife- yeah right." But seriously think of all the opportunities we have to say I am not the same person because Jesus got a hold of me. I asked the Lord to erase all my memories of all the trash that I created back then, but I forgot to ask him to erase from everyone else's mind too. I have had to make a lot of apolozies, but I guess that is the humbling that I need, and for me to say I am sorry I never should of done that or said that, wow I must be changed! How could they not want to catch up with the new rochelle?
Ok Chris....Facebook is soooo much easier than blogging. A blog requires alot of deep thoughs. In facebook a simple "I'm ready for another day" will work, then post afew pics and it's done.
Come over to our side Chris......
Rick and Linda Hinshaw
Chris needs to join and that's the end of that discussion.
I think you should reach out, give a friendy "hello" and an apology (if needed) to some of your old friends. Remember high school? Who was ever nice? Plus, you have to remember that if someone is still hurt over something that happend years ago (hello, high school) and haven't moved on, then that is a person you don't want in your life. More than likely, people will open up and forgive you. And, for the most part, I think they will be happy to hear from you because of the wonderful person you have become. I think you should go for it and put a smile on someone's face :-)
Chis - you dont need to join bro. its just another thing that will take up your time and just another thing that you have to keep up. stick to it dude. dont do it!
Hey Rochelle--
I'm not too familiar with Facebook, but is there a way that you can have an opening message to anyone who visits your "page"? If so, you could write something like the following: "To those of you who hate me and have come to my page in hopes of finding that I am now grossly obese, homeless, impoverished, abandoned by all and horribly pock-marked, please allow me to apologize for any way that I may have offended you at any point in your life. I know that I was evil and you probably have a right to loathe even the sound of my name. But wait! I've changed! I now know Jesus and have been made into a new person through His amazing redemptive power. If this apology and exciting news of a repentant-me is not sufficient for you, then please send me a detailed message including all the ways that I sinned against you so that I may grovel further and more personally." That way, if people from your past want to check out the present-day-you (and you know there are TONS of people who are doing that!) then you can quickly and succinctly get your point across that you have indeed changed! It's just an idea...
Aimee (with-tongue-firmly-planted-in-cheek)
A number of "casual acquaintances" have become quite "good friends" because of Facebook. I feel like we are always in touch and thereby in tune with each other’s successes and struggles and can help celebrate and support one another accordingly. The best thing about it: it doesn’t require much, just an occasional one-sentence update to the "what I am doing" field once in awhile. Do it.
P.S. There are a lot of privacy features and, my favorite, an "ignore" button for friend requests.
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