Identity Crisis

No one can say they know their own identity.
They could have some aspects of it solidified, but who is to say that those may change over time? I have been trying to define myself as of late and all I come up with are questions. These questions are not easy to ask and they usually do not have a one word answer. Talking to good friends such as Kaitlin Smith and Elizabeth Hardin, I have come to find out that there are a few awesome people in the world that think like me. Since defining myself is such an impossible task, I will state some things that I stand for right now.

As of recent, I have come to the conclusion that the entire idea of politics is a joke. I find it appalling that there are 'Christian' politicians. That is like saying there is such thing as 'Christian' music. There can be people that use their faith to influence how they vote or how they write music, but I just don't believe that either of those things exist. That being said, as a Christian, are we not called to be a part of the Kingdom of Christ first? If so, then why do so many people worry about what is going on in the White House or what Republican had sex with which Democrat's niece? It is ridiculous to me to get so riled up about something that is so fleeting. It's as if they think that when they get to heaven God will ask them, 'Who did you vote for?' or 'Did you make sure to not let homosexuals get married?' NONE OF THESE THINGS MATTER!!! What does matter is that we are kind to people. We need to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, comfort those that are suffering and love those that are full of hate.
I'm going to say something that will offend a lot of people but at this point I just don't care.

GOD LOVES HOMOSEXUALS.

This has been something that is burning through my conscience recently more than anything. We live in a country that is founded upon the ideals of freedom, yet we try to restrict certain freedoms because they may offend someone. Do you think that the apostle Paul didn't witness gay couples in Rome? Do you think that Jesus didn't? If you do, you are gravely mistaken. The point is that I have no problem with a man marrying another man and vice versa. If they are in love, then who are we as citizens of a free nation to stop it?

Since we are, however, citizens of Christ's eternal kingdom, then why care what our screwed up, twisted, dirty nation does? The world is always going to have problems and always be on the verge of self destruction. Does a Christian standing up protesting homosexuality really help bring others to Christ in the end? No. Does screaming about how awesome America is really help the starving AIDS orphans in Africa? No.

I propose this.
Let's focus our minds and energy away from the he says she says garbage that is politics and focus on showing Christ's grace and love to the world. We can't do that by sitting in our living rooms listening to the constant gossip that CNN, FOX etc... puts out daily. All that will do is distract us from our true purpose on this planet.

So I said I can't define my identity but I can give a few descriptions of myself:

I am not permanent, meaning I will die someday.
Because I know this, I know the world is exactly the same way.
I try to meet people where they are without judging.
I try to love everyone. Even the crazy drunk people that want to fight me at my job.
I have red hair and I'm a ginger. haha
I know that there is a great message to be shared with those that are suffering.
Because I know this, I strive to make a difference in everyone's life that I come across.
I am only human, therefore I am sinful.
I am saved by a grace that I could never explain.

I kind of wanted to write I AM LEGEND, but I didn't

Love,
Nick Alvers