Monday, July 23, 2012

Tired zzzzzzzzzz

I am super sleepy today.
Dan and I had to get up at 4AM this morning...4AM is not a pretty time of day. I don't think any time before 5:45 is a nice time of day. In fact, I don't think they should call any hour morning until 5AM.

I have been under somewhat of pressure lately at work. The funny thing? No one really knows they are pressuring me :\
I work with some really nice people. They are funny, professional (if you don't consider the cursing), and very progressive as far as business goes. The problem is, they like me enough to start inviting me to do stuff with them. One of which is to come over for dinner, go out to brunch etc...I know that doesn't sound so bad, but they are wine drinkers. I have told them a couple of times that I don't drink. They know I am a Christian and wear modest clothing, don't curse, have been pure and go to church faithfully. But sometimes I don't think worldly people realize that I also cannot continuously surround myself with people who do those things...
I don't see an issue with being polite and going over for dinner, but brunch? That means either giving up bus visitation or church. That I won't do.
With stuff like this, there is no question that I will do the right thing, but it feels so awkward sometimes. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but my convictions are stronger than any social qualms I may have. It is one of those "suffering shame for his name" things. I don't think it is wrong to feel a little bit awkward when I work with these people all the time, but I definitely will keep my testimony no matter what. I have had the opportunity to talk about the Bible and my beliefs with several of my coworkers so far, and I know that hanging around them when they are drinking, etc...will only seem as though I am OK with it.

This is one of my spiritual battles. One that I could find my way out of by saying "oh, I can't make it due to a prior commitment", but then miss out on being a good testimony by saying something like, "sorry, I go to church every Sunday morning and wouldn't compromise that for anything"

In school (when I was going to the college), I found it easy to stand up for what I believed, I would never see those people again. Now, its hard. I am with these people 8hrs a day for 5 days a week, I have to be very tactful in the way I come across, yet not back down at the same time.
I crave your prayers as I try to be the witness I am called to be.

Please God, give me wisdom.








1 comment:

momof5girls@centurylink.net said...

Maybe try inviting them to your home for dinner instead?
Love you, am proud of your firm convictions and stand, but also your love and care for your coworker/friends.
Keep praying for them and living right.