I rather be right with God and be "wrong" in man's eyes than right with man and wrong with God. It really is true that you when you lose your old self you also lose old friends. Some people are not comfortable with the change. I had one person I have known for almost 10 years tell me that my faith was too intimidating for her???? They see me as a radical " Jesus freak" when I have been a woman of faith for 18 years. The difference they see in me is my new boldness for God. I was always one to witness in the workplace. No one would deny that. People would come and sit with me all the time and ask questions and it was nice. I am speaking of my circle of friends....my confidants, my women friends. Isn't that sad? The Lord called me to do His work in a great and mighty way and yes my life has completely changed from a year ago. Gone is the prestigious job and the prestigious lifestyle but in its place is a person that is right with God. I may not have man's approval for my current status but I have the Lord's. That is what I am speaking of. Gone are the phone calls from friends checking in and inviting me/us to parties or to their house but in its place are emails from strangers and new friends alike sharing their hearts, souls and testimonies with me all because we share the love of the Lord . So do I get lonely? Absolutely. Do I get sad when I think about it? Absolutely. But you know what? I will stand and worship the Lord for all the things He has done for me and for all His wondrous works so if that means to be right with God, I may sometimes be wrong with man....than it is fine by me.
Mark 13: 12-13
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