PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS WATCHING
I am not sure if you know this but people are always watching. I am not originally from Grundy, Virginia, I am from a small town in Tennesse named Livingston. When I moved to Grundy I felt invisible. Joe and his family had lived all their lives in this area. They owned a business and Joe’s mother was a well-known school teacher that had taught many of the children in the county. I was Joe’s wife or Melba’s daughter-in-law and that was fine by me. I didn’t know anyone with the exception of a couple of Joe’s friends and their wives. Because “I” didn’t know anyone I felt like no one knew me which was probably not the case. When you live in a small town you get to know a lot of the people living there so when someone new comes to town you will notice. I didn’t even think about that, I just assumed that I could go and do as I pleased and no one would even notice me.
I remember the first time I was in a store and someone spoke to me. I probably looked a little startled because they said, “You’re Joe’s wife aren’t you?” We only spoke for a few minutes but that is when I realized that I wasn’t really invisible after all and that people were watching. I didn’t mind that they knew me but it still changed the way I thought about things.
The same is true with you, people are watching you. They see your comings and goings and they see your actions. I am sure most of you were like me and you really don’t even think that someone might be noticing what you are doing. If you are a Christian, they are not only watching you, they are also judging you. You are a living testimony every day to the Lord. Let that take a minute to sink in.
How do you treat others? I am talking about people like waiters or hotel maids, the people that are doing a job of cleaning up or serving you, do you speak to them? Are you kind and courteous? How would those people describe you if the Lord asked?
How do you act when you are watching sports? Do you yell and scream? Do you say that the umpire and referees are cheating and that they are blind? Are you a sore loser or a bad winner? Did you ever stop to think that someone in the crowd was watching you or listening to the words that were coming out of your mouth?
How do you act in traffic? I know all of us can get tired and frustrated when we have been sitting for hours in traffic. Do you let people pull out in front of you from the side of the road? How do you react when that person (we have all seen these people) passes everyone on the lane that is closed and then wants to merge at the front of the pack? Do you inch up and try to make sure that they don’t get to get in line or do you back off and let them in?
I look back over some of the actions that I have done and I am not proud of myself. The person in traffic may not mean anything to you and you probably don’t care what they even think. But, if you stop and think that the Lord is watching your action does that change the way you feel? He is. He is watching every move you make. He is cheering you on when your choose Grace. I hang my head when I consider that my actions were not done in secret, the Lord was right there with me.
I bet everyone reading this knows the verse of John 3:16. It is humbling to think the God loved us enough to send His only son to earth to die on the cross for our sins. The following verse is not as well known, John 3:17.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
I am so thankful that the Lord sent His son to earth that through Him we might have a chance at eternal life. I am so thankful that He is not condemning me and that through Him I can be forgiven for past transgressions. I know that I can never do enough good works to earn my way into Heaven but I know that I have the best cheerleader rooting for me and I don’t want to let Him down.
Have A Blessed Day!
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Your Sunday posts are something I look forward to. I don’t leave a lot of comments, but felt that I wanted to tell you how much these posts mean. They are well thought out and appropriate for so many situations. This one was particularly convicting!! And yes, today is a new day and a new opportunity. LOVE Big Daddy Weave! His music always speaks to my heart! Thank you for doing these Sunday posts!
Thank you fir the reminder we are responsible for our actions and should not judge others! You zre such an inspiration, love your blog
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and for not trying to probe that you are perfect. Thank you for being so honest and humble. May the Lord always bless you dear sister in Christ. I think we all feel like you so many times and that’s the best part of being redeem that is not about us but it’s about our loving Christ.
What a wonderful question and answer, are we acting like a child of God? Or are we acting as a mouthpiece for the “devil”. Thank you for this blog, as reading it makes me think, and realize that maybe I am not doing everything God expects me to do.. I like this song REDEEMED, great song and singer. Thanks again for sharing.
Love, love, love this. Thank you.
Amen, Amen!
Amen
A great reminder that we are responsible for our actions and our words. It’s easy to forget that we might be the only view of Jesus that others see. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead….
Wonderful words! I appreciate you sharing. We can all have those issues when we’re around others and yes they are watching! I pray I can be a shining star for the Lord that I may encourage someone who IS watching that they can give up their lives so they can be receptive to Christ and be saved. Enjoy your blog. Happy days to you!
Good Afternoon, Miss Tania,
Wow! Powerful message, today. You are never invisible to God. Our Heavenly Father loves everyone and everything. You’re his baby, he holds you in his arms.
As for everyone watching and judging, it only takes their minds off of their own sins and problems for a very, very brief time. I hope they remember to remove the log from their eye before they speak of the splinter in your eye.
Kindness and goodness go a l-o-n-g way.
The kindness, goodness and fun you blog about is YOUR inspiration to us, your readers. You make all of us feel happy, cared for and loved!
Have a beautiful and peace-filled day, Sweet Girl! ?
ps GREAT MUSIC!!!
Thank you for your Sunday posts, I love ’em!
Thank you for the message today, I needed that.
Inspirational! We all fall short, but when we seek Him daily, He is there for us. I often fail. I will forget that my performance should be for an audience of the One, then every aspect will fall into place. Thanks again for sharing His glory with me and others.
Just started reading your blog this week — really enjoy it. Today’s post was a lovely surprise — thank you!
Beautiful and well written. Great inspiration. You have a blessed day also
I also love your Sunday posts. I try to always be nice to people, but I am guilty of getting frustrated in Atlanta traffic every day.
Thanks, Carri. I will admit that Atlanta traffic will sometimes get the best of most people.
Love your Sunday Blog, oh so true…. great reminder. What Would Jesus Do?
I too love your Sunday posts. And the song by Big Daddy Weave always brings tears to my eyes..so powerful. Blessings.
Love the message and song. Needed this reminder today. Struggling with some personal issues. Thank you for sharing your beliefs as well as fashion choices. Enjoy your Sunday.
Love your Sunday posts. Thanks for reminding us who in charge of our lives.
I try to remind myself to be His eyes, His hands, His compassion. I don’t always succeed, but I try.
I know what you mean, Nancy. I try to be kind and thoughtful but I find that I miss so many opportunities. BUT, today is a new day and a new chance.
Enjoyed this post.
PRAISE GOD!!!!!!! so MUCH DRAMA in life..very easy to get caught up in it!!!!! Jesus is our ROCK!!!!
Enjoy Your Blessings!??
What a great reminder, thank you!
Beautiful reminder Tania! I love your Sunday posts. (And what a coincidence… I was in Livingston last weekend! I didn’t realize that was your hometown,.)
Thanks, Theresa. How funny that you were in Livingston also. It is a beautiful place to live.