attractiveness

Be honest, what first attracts you to a girl or guy?  Seriously.  Sure, if I were to ask you, the first thing out of your mouth would most likely be “oh, their personality.”  Oh, please.  What really first attracts you?  How a brother/sister looks, right?  Come on, you see that cute girl/guy on the first day of school and your head turns thinking “i need to get to know that person (personality).”  You know and I know that it’s already off on the wrong foot when that’s the first thing that attracts you.  Statistically among Christians, looks come first then personality.  It’s appears that’s just how the body naturally thinks and most Christians are probably afraid to admit.  But what if you can honestly say it’s their personality…

Despite what you really think, if you’re mad passionate about the Lord, the first thing that should really attract any of us to anyone else should be the “ethos” of another.  What’s an ethos?  The definition of the term is greek for “anointing.”  How madly does the other pursue the Lord?  I’m talking are they freak show or just “oh, well… my time with the Lord is just alright”?  …or, do they even know the Lord?  Seriously, if you’re madly in love with the Lord, that’s all you can think about… I’ve seen complacent Christians not satisfied with being complacent and fighting to get out; then successfully doing so after staying longer in the presence for some time.  I’ve seen individuals linger after worship, when it was time to leave and the rest of the crowd took off as if there was a fire alarm.  What causes people to do this?  Simply put: the anointing.  Honestly, I’ve seen people that I would’ve never thought anything of, then see them come out of a prayer meeting or worship time and witness them with this anointing that just appears as if they were glowing with a love that can only be explained as supernatural.  Erik, don’t you think you’re being a little too honest here?  Perhaps, but now that we’re on the subject… do you have this anointing?  Regardless if you think so or not, take the time to spend a moment longer than normal in His presense during lunch or dinner.  Quietly linger.  Meditate on how great He is.  Listen.  Dance.  Doesn’t matter what you do, but take this post not as a tip on how to look for something special in another, but a friendly reminder to draw closer to the Lord, because the truth simply is: the Lord is intimatley attracted to you.

17 thoughts on “attractiveness”

  7. the whole enos thing, and stuff-Its all greek to me.

     

    Yeah but I know man.  Shallow.  But hey we all are. 

    “Thats why I make a point to try to get to know, one ugly person a month.” 

    See now I want to write on this topic a bit.  Your going to make me stay up all night writing about nothing.  I hope your happy.

  8. thank you very, very much for your comment on my site about Rachael and the band dedicating the song to her after we lost her to heaven.  and for looking through her website.  too difficult to describe how meaningful those things are to dad.  i needed to hear what you shared.  thank you for allowing yourselt to be a vessel for Him and blessing me in the process.  all God’s blessings to you,

    tom

    http://www.rachaelbarlow.com

  14. Wow, your a popular guy. So I had a dream and there was a lot of lamad-ohana people in it. We were on some weird mission. And guess who was taking charge of everything. Faithful Erik! So, I am wondering how my brother is doing. Write me some time and let me know. I would really love to hear from you. Things are going well here in India. It is defenitly killing my flesh 🙂 I would e-mail you more but my e-mail is down. To comment on your entry, I was just thinking today about how the people I find most attractive are not the worlds ideal. Hearts shine through. Take care brother and may the Lord bless you. I am praying for you.

  16. wow…thanks for that post Erik.  I agree completely! 

    and thanks for the comment : )  makes me feel special.  Yes, I miss it…I really do!  Erik, you’re such a great friend!  I will see you this weekend. 

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