This week’s five minute Friday prompt is middle. I have struggled with what to write but a couple of thoughts come to mind. 2017 brings my 50th birthday. I can’t remember dreading a birthday as much as this one. I’m not sure why. Does 50 plunge me officially into middle age? I definitely don’t feel 50 and my kids tell me I don’t look or act like it. That scores them points. Maybe 50 is the new 40…
But while I know that life isn’t defined by an age, I wonder how many times I sit in the middle of certain issues instead of taking a strong stance. Sometimes it’s easier to sit in the middle than to make friends or enemies by taking a strong stance. Social media, along with the internet in general, can do so much good by allowing us to keep up with friends and family, but it can be an ugly place when we share our beliefs, especially controversial ones. My heart breaks when I see Christians demean and attack, not only other Christians, but non-believers and I wonder what God thinks and how it breaks his heart. Yes, we have to be strong in our beliefs but must we share them in love. We can not stay in the middle, we must stand firm in our beliefs, but in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and mission, we should heed his words…
I can so relate to your words and your thoughts. I have very strong beliefs, but I temper them on social media because I don’t want to be a part of the hate that has lately been thrown around. May we all be Christ’s light. Thanks for your post. I’m linked up right behind you this week!