I’m So Sick of Words!
In the Broadway play My Fair Lady, Eliza is courted by a man named Freddy. Freddy writes her love letters every day. But Eliza’s response to all these written promises is to cry out in frustration: “Words! Words! I’m so sick of words! Don’t talk of stars burning above! If you’re in love, show me! Don’t talk of love lasting through time. Make no undying vow. If you love me, show me now!”
In the same way, we need to show our love and gratitude to our heavenly Father with actions, not just words. Sometimes I wonder if God sighs with deep frustration: “Words! Words! I am so sick of words! Marvin, don’t tell me how much you love me, worship me, and adore my name. If you love me, show me now!“ Here are a few ways we can show our heavenly Father how much we love him: resourcing the poor in all kinds of ways (not just with money), caring for widows and orphans, walking with those whose lives are ravaged by HIV/AIDS, being advocates for literacy in urban schools, helping the marginalized find a place at the table, visiting the sick, visiting those who are in prison, living on “enough” and giving to brothers and sisters who are in need. I have to keep reminding myself, “talk is cheap.” Actions are costly, but they reveal how much I really love God.
What other ways can we show God how much we love? How will you show Him today that you love him?
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May 27th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I find myself sometimes just saying words to my kids, I would promise to do something but don't or just put other things in front of it. My daughter showed me how just words and not keeping my promise can sometimes hurt too. I am more mindful of what promises I can make and can not. How amazing kids keep you in check. If God made promises that he just did not want to keep or forgot it would be an interesting life.
It brought me back to scriptures : fruits without works is dead, but we also have to be mindful not to just do things to please God or self, meaning doing things for recognition.
May 27th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Straight To The Point & Powerful. As We Use To Say On The Streets, "A Pair Of Lips Can Say Anything". No Wonder The Bible Says Faith Without Works Is Dead. No Wonder JESUS Said To The Pharisees, "These People Draweth Nigh Unto Me With Their Mouth, And Honoureth Me With Their Lips; But Their Hearts Is Far From Me."
Rather Than Look @ The Next Person, I Will Look @ Myself And Say That I Will Step Up My Actions, With GOD, Family, & Others!!! THANKS, For The Word My Brother!!!
May 27th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
We make time for what we truly want to do. We spend time with those we love. I make myself spend time with God, especially first thing in the morning and just before bed. When I wake up, yes my mind automatically goes straight to tasks and to-do's of the day. But I intentionally re-route my thoughts to His sovereignty, His gift of life to me, etc. Then I spend time with Him {in His word}, no matter what "important" thing looms on my schedule. Spending time with God first thing in the morning then whenever throughout the day–in His word, serving others when I don't want to, etc.–is how I strive to show Him I love Him.
May 27th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Absolutely, faith without works is dead. The James passage was one of the verses that came to mind as I was writing this. Words are great, but they must be backed up with appropriate actions.
May 27th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Thanks, Minister Slugger. The Matthew 15 passage is right on point. You are not alone is wanting to marry your words to your actions. i am standing right there with you. Thanks for the encouragement.
May 27th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Your Priority, right? I remember that. Your double entendre is really a good way to look at it. Was there a moment, a message, a lesson, an experience that spoke so deeply to you that you decided to guard that precious time with your life? Our love for Him really does have to be more than words and intentional, doesn't it? Thanks for adding value to the conversation.