No One Could Know

Thank you to all of you who’ve read my book! Now that you’ve had time to read it, what are some of the things that stood out to you? Did you literally laugh out loud, or just chuckle? Or, did you not find any of the supposed-to-be-funny parts funny in the least?

I’ve had oodles of embarrassing moments, as you know. Have you? Did you ever dump your cup in your first date’s car like I did? Lose a badminton racket during a swing? How about this one: did you ever have a rubber band from your braces fly off and hit your boyfriend or girlfriend as you were talking to him/her? Yeah. That was before they came out with the colored bands, but that absolutely happened to me with one of those springy rubbery things. It flew right out as my mouth was-a-flappin’.

Embarrassing moments make us “real,” eh? No one is perfect…we all make mistakes or have some crazy slip up. It’s what we do with those moments that make us – or break us. Do we run from God and everyone else by throwing up a defensive wall of shame when we’re embarrassed? Others may judge, but Jesus is the only One we have to think about pleasing. The Bible tells us that FAITH PLEASES GOD. So next time you’re on stage with your fly unzipped or smiling at that cute person across the restaurant and realize your shirt’s on backward, think about this: it just may be the very thing that lands you your next big relationship, or job.

Or…maybe it won’t. But whatever response others choose, remember that when we trust God in the midst of drama, He’ll make sure everything turns out better in our lives. Jesus was well-acquainted with grief, but He reigns supreme as The Prince of Peace. I encourage you to trust Him with your whole heart, and resist any fear that would try to overwhelm you. If you have yet another embarrassing moment, don’t let pride get the better of you; let the love of God that’s been shed abroad in your heart by the Holy Spirit shine out to others. Tap into God’s amazing grace with your faith, a quick dusting off of your shoes, so-to-speak, and a wink to the one who saw your debacle,  and God will continue to set you up for success.

In His love and mine,

Kristan.