Don’t Give Me Christian Jargon

I did NOT hear the following Christian jagon in the hospital from my friends & family:

“Don’t worry about your pain, God has a plan.”

“God will make a way out of no way.”

“When God puts you on hold, don’t hang up.”

“When God closes a door, he will open a window.”

“IF it is Your will, God let Tracy live.”

INSTEAD: They prayed everyday for eight long, long, long months that I would not just live, but live life abundantly, WALK again, TALK again, and serve God again. They demanded repayment for everything that was stolen from me… and they rejoiced when I WALKED out of the hospital.

They didn’t give me jargon, they gave bold, life-changing, prayer-believing declarations. Get some good God-loving friends into YOUR life, and when it gets dark, God AND your friends will never leave your side and will believe the best will come!

When you are in the dark valleys, Christian Jargon does not comfort those that hurt. They irritate and do more harm. Even if the jargon is correct, those going through a dark valley want you more than your empty words. Instead of meaningless jargon, pray life into the valley. Your actions mean more at that time than your words.

Don’t go into a hospital room if you do not have faith. Pray that God will give you faith first. Pray boldly even if it is to their dying breath.

Give yourself and leave the jargon at church… or even better, leave it entirely.