Discipleship

I’m thankful for sandpaper people. They are the ones who speak a word of correction into my life whether I like it or not. They get my attention when I’m distracted and point me to Jesus. It was after a recent encounter with one of these sandy friends that I began to ask God, “Have I been like sandpaper to someone? And if so, what kind of sandpaper person and I? Most importantly, what kind of sandpaper person do You want me to be?”

We are all born innocent but into a sinful world. As children, when we know right from wrong and choose wrong, we eat our first seed of pride. Once that seed is allowed to germinate within our spirit, it begins to solidify through a network of iniquitous roots like unforgiveness, bitterness, fear, anger, and offenses of every kind. Learn how to let go.

This article contains a conversation I had with a high-ranking state official when he needed a faith transfusion. He gave me permission to share this with my readers, but for the sake of privacy, he shall remain anonymous.