Unfriended. For Being “Too Jesus-y”

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Well, it was bound to happen.

I was “unfriended.” For being “too Jesus-y.”

I think it was in reference to my status update on my personal Facebook profile:

Thinking deep thoughts this morning during my prayer time. Does it ever just overwhelm you to think that we—YOU, ME—are going to spend the rest of our lives (eternity) together?! I. Love. THAT! (And for my friends here who don’t have that personal relationship with Jesus yet, not trying to guilt-trip you. But I so want to chat with you whenever you’d like.)

Shortly after that, the unfriending occurred.

In all honesty, my update was not directed at any particular person.

It was a reflection of my quiet time. A spiritual thought I felt led to share. No hidden agenda. No public shaming, naming, or berating. (That’s just not me. That’s not my way.)

What it was was the message of my heart at the moment.

While I’m not a hit-folks-over-the-head-with-religion kind of gal, I’m also not one to hide my light under a bushel.

Here’s the thing.

On my personal Facebook profile, I might post one or two updates a day—if that. Generally, I’ll post something about writing, Miranda (our princess kitty), or yes—something Jesus-related. Like a Guideposts link with a snippet of encouragement.

Because I prefer to keep my Facebook account a little more private, I’m selective with friend requests—initiating and accepting.

Another reason?

Because I’m honestly more active on my author page where I interact daily—and where we have a lot of fun, too!

Now, that being said, I’m also aware that some of my Facebook friends aren’t believers. Some of my page visitors aren’t believers. That’s okay! (Well—it’s not okay eternity wise, but I think you get my point.) Knowing that—am I going to talk about Jesus from time to time even though I might offend someone? Am I going to risk an unfriending?

Well, now that it’s happened I guess I’d have to answer You betcha!

This Jesus-loving, heartfelt, homespun Ozarkian gal sure ‘nough is going to risk it!

Yes. Yes, I am.

Because I love you and I care deeply that you might be separated eternally from our Heavenly Father, I’m always going to offer hope, encouragement, and truth.

Unless I’m physically muzzled and tied to a tree, I’m going to love on you the only way I know how—through Jesus in me.

And with that—have a super-blessed weekend, my friend!

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See you back next Wednesday!

Much Love and Many Blessings,