"I always feel like
Somebody's watching me..."
Back in 1984 Michael Jackson sang these words, probably because he really did have privacy issues. I think he probably was smart to be a little paranoid. Imagine people jumping out of bushes for pictures and autographs. Constantly looking over your shoulder would become your routine. We've probably all experienced that feeling of someone watching us to some degree and for me it's a little creepy.
Tonight I found myself watching someone and they didn't know it...
Ronald and I went to watch a young lady we know play volleyball. She was very good and her team won three in a row, no need for games four and five. Way to go Erin!!!
I couldn't help but notice throughout the three games #6 on the opposing team. She was a cute girl, tall and slender, and a pretty good volleyball player, but her attitude stunk!!! She walled her eyes when her teammates would miss a hit. She would mouth negative comments when they didn't make a good serve. She would stand with her hands on her hips instead of being "down and ready" and encouraging her team to do the same. After watching her for a few minutes the cute, tall, slender girl became a very unattractive girl who really didn't seem to care about anyone but herself. Is that the impression she wanted to give? I don't think so.
As we were leaving what I observed started me thinking, what do people see when they are watching me and I don't know it? What about you? What are your facial expressions saying? What words do they see or hear come from your mouth? What is your body language revealing about you? If I'm really honest, I don't always like my answer.
As a follower of Jesus Christ it's my responsibility to make Him look good. There is scripture that says we are HIS Ambassadors, we represent our Father by our words, actions and deeds.
Father forgive me for the times my words, actions or deeds have been less than glorifying to You. Help me to represent you well in every situation and circumstance of my life.
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