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Being an only follower of Jesus among unbelievers can provide ample opportunity to show His love to the world. However, being a totally fallible human being, dealing with those who don't hold the same morals & values on a constant basis can push one over the edge at times.

Let your light shine, as the song goes. Shine His light unto the world. But what happens if my light goes out?

Being overwhelmed at times can bring about crankiness from fatigue, both physical & mental. Not getting personal "recharge" time doesn't help either. Impatience sets in, & a total intolerance for others' lapses. Reacting, rather than holding back, begins to happen; snapping back instead of holding the tongue just makes things worse. Mostly, the tone of life is completely up to me. It's only through Christ that can be done; I have no strength to keep up.

No one is perfect. Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven, right? So I suppose the first step is asking forgiveness. Then giving it back to others, whether they ask or not.

Then moving on, forgetting those things past. People are so quick to remember faults & bad moments. They so want to remember you a certain way; to put you in a box you cannot get out of, when you know deep inside & out that you are a new creation in Christ. At least He allows me to get up, start anew & continue on, forgiven.