Sick to my Stomach

Before you roll your eyes and think, "This girl has got to suck it up and deal with her ailments already", I'm not talking about my morning sickness or pregnancy this time. It's much worse. So. Much. Worse... This morning, as I watched the news, I was sickened by what I heard about our military's stance on proclaiming the name of Jesus Christ between soldiers or even chaplains. Sick to my stomach. At times, I refrain from voicing my opinion on things. Not because I don't have an opinion, but because I don't necessarily know how to properly convey my true feelings in a way where people can make sense of what I'm feeling. But not this time. I'm running across Facebook statuses in my newsfeed that are screaming for...no, DEMANDING...their freedom and right to guns, right to choose (or deny) a life of an unborn child, their right to be homosexual. Sick to my stomach. Very rarely do I see someone praise the name of Jesus Christ. The King of kings and Lord of lords. Sick to my stomach. I want my right to love The Lord my God with all my heart and soul and not be criticized for it. I AM A CHRISTIAN. I AM A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST. I believe the Bible and all it teaches. If you choose to mix the words and take things out of context, that's your problem...your "choice". I'm not going to defend myself just so you can use my words against me. I believe just because. Or maybe it would be better understood if I said I believe because IT IS MY RIGHT!!! ...but here's the thing. It's not my right because the constitution says so. Not because the government says so. It's my right to believe in The Lord Jesus Christ because...the Bible says so. You see, it was written to me! It's a love letter specifically designed and authored for my heart. (And yours too!) This isn't a debate. It. Just. Is. So I want you to know. I am a sinner. I am saved by Grace. I love my Jesus and I want to live as He wants me to live. If you are offended by my "right" then, I understand. I've probably been offended by your right to (fill in the blank). I just think you should know that Jesus loves you. YES YOU! That, my friends, is the best news you will ever hear!