I heard a phrase not too long ago that I can't let go. An older gentlemen was telling a bit of his life story. He said it got to the point he knew he was playing church. It was time for him to do it for real.
I've been thinking about him for weeks.
What does it mean to play church? What if going through the motions gets the same results as running hard after what what we think we are? What if understanding who we really are and then being bold enough to run with it is enough to shake things up? What if we being us is too scary to contemplate, so we just play it safe? Does real church have certain music? Does it read straight from a certain Bible? Are the people more evangelical?
Playing church. Hope it makes somebody else restless.
1 comment:
It seems the older I get, the easier it is to, "play church." I lack the passion for life I use to have. I am 66 and could almost stay home all the time and do nothing constructive. When I was in my late teens I use to wonder why my parents never wanted to do anything fun. Now I know why. I heard a young man preaching. He said don't retire, just refire! I really am trying to refire but its not easy. I really don't want to just play church.
Love you,
Aunt Shirley
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