If it freaks you out, you should probably do it.

Where would all of the fun in life be if we didn't do things that freaked us out?  That's my favourite thing for today, this week, and hopefully the rest of my life. 

You know when you're in that situation when you could go the extra mile, or could do someone a favour, or say some kind words but then you think, "Oh no, that would be weird."

Stop doing that.

It's only weird because everyone is afraid to do it!  It's only weird to love people relentlessly because it's uncommon.  But it's what we're called to do as Christians.  Love. like. crazy.  After all, we are supposed to mirror the person of Christ, someone who loved all of us sinners enough to die for us?!  ...Eeeeep.  That's some pretty hardcore love.  And that's our job.  Love God.  Love your neighbour (aka everyone). 

And so, I thought to myself, "What better time than Easter to sneak the gospel message into my coworkers' minds than at Easter?"  The plot isn't as devious as it sounds.  But I made all of the boys who were working evening shifts during this weekend a card and a ziplock bag of their favourite chocolate or candy.  First of all, I thoroughly enjoyed spending time on those cards.  They aren't perfect but their homemade-time and a little creative effort went into those.  They're one-of-a-kind, just like those boys.  And yep, I feel like it's super weird of me to give those guys each a card that says John 3:16-17 and a personal note from myself on the inside.  I think it's absolutely strange that I find myself caring about people that I'm not even friends with.  No doubt about it, it's odd.  But it's right.  And why else would I be on this planet than for moments exactly like that?  And no, they probably won't all get converted and be in attendance at church on Sunday but if I am not a light for them, who will be?!  If we aren't lights for our neighbours, our teachers, our peers, and employees.. then who? 

I realize that this is not everyone's "thing".  My DNA has "interested in people" written all over it.  I invest myself in people in record time.  It's always been a gift and a curse-too big of a heart on my sleeve.  But I'm learning about God's idea of what this gift looks like and it's becoming something so liberating for me.  Just love.  Keep loving until you die.  Do nothing else.  Of course, we do other things, but we should never stop loving.  So anyway, that's what I continually find myself to be convicted about.  And on that note, it's cool how different people have different convictions based on what their purpose is.  Fascinating!

You want to see some of the cards?  Well, okay... if you insist.

And that's all that it will let me upload, so that's all you're going to see for now! 

Oh, and I decided that I need to shock my body so I'm giving up refined sugar and wheat for a week.  I could feel my body doing some flipping out earlier.  Super mad at me.  I just need to give it a little detox and we'll be back in fighting shape.  Wish me luck!