A LITTLE FEARFUL
Today's reading:  2 Corinthians 11-13

"But I fear that somehow you will be led away from your pure and simple devotion to Christ, just as Eve was deceived by the serpent."  2 Corinthians 11:3 NLT

As a Christian woman, I have been placed, by God I truly believe, into some 'outside my comfort zone' friendships.

I now am privvy to information shared in secrecy that makes me cry, blush, gasp and sigh--sometimes all at the same time.

I have been given the role of mentor to some gals who are new to the Christian walk and befriended by some gals who have been on the 'journey' longer than I have.

My biggest fear for each and every one of my friends is the same as Paul's--that something will lead them away from Christ.

We both know it's usually nothing big.  It's never an intentional effort.  Seldom is it caused by anything other than hurt feelings or lack of effort on the part of the church.

An overheard conversation.

A secret shared--if even via the church's prayer chain.

An embarrassment.

An unanswered (according to our plans) prayer.

A clique that's not all inclusive.

A snub.

A Sunday or two that's missed--and no one seems to notice.

Someone being led, quietly and discreetly, away from Christ happens every week.  An offering that satan makes and cannot  follow through on.

Do what you can to day to make sure your pew neighbors know you're rooting for them today.  As a matter of fact, make an effort to walk across the church to someone elses' pew to do the same.

No one needs to be led astray--not on our watch!