Show me the money, friend
Recently I sent a text to a missionary friend of mine out of the blue because I hadn't talked to him in about a month. I just wanted to say hello and see how he was doing. He is a missionary to Japan currently living here in the states for a year of itinerating (this means he's traveling to churches with the goal of raising enough money to meet his budget). His plan is to head back to Japan in August for the next three years straight.
So after sending him a text, I immediately receive a response. The response was not what I was expecting.
"I'm doing alright. BTW, I have meen meaning 2 tell u it seems like ur support hasnt been coming in. I know u just want 2 say whats up & im like SHOW ME THE MONEY. Sorry about that."
That was his exact text. At first all I could think was dude, I say what's up and the first thing you ask me is why my monthly support hasn't been coming through. But I quickly conceded that thought only to realize I was actually glad that I have a friend that will keep it real with me. No pleasantries, just "I'm a missionary and I need my money so I can win people for Jesus." I couldn't help but laugh, and laugh hard. But I was mostly grateful for friends that keep it real and missionaries who see the kingdom of God being preached as the most important thing in this world.
Proverbs 27:6 says, "Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses."
Now, obviously I wasn't wounded by my friend here, but when I read this scripture I become appreciative of the friends who speak the truth, keep it real, and challenge me in my life. Too many of us are engaged in surface relationships with people who just want to blow multiple kisses at us when really we need a good kick in the butt.
Choose your friends wisely, be real, get rid of the fluff and see it as a blessing when your missionary friend asks you to SHOW ME THE MONEY.
So after sending him a text, I immediately receive a response. The response was not what I was expecting.
"I'm doing alright. BTW, I have meen meaning 2 tell u it seems like ur support hasnt been coming in. I know u just want 2 say whats up & im like SHOW ME THE MONEY. Sorry about that."
That was his exact text. At first all I could think was dude, I say what's up and the first thing you ask me is why my monthly support hasn't been coming through. But I quickly conceded that thought only to realize I was actually glad that I have a friend that will keep it real with me. No pleasantries, just "I'm a missionary and I need my money so I can win people for Jesus." I couldn't help but laugh, and laugh hard. But I was mostly grateful for friends that keep it real and missionaries who see the kingdom of God being preached as the most important thing in this world.
Proverbs 27:6 says, "Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses."
Now, obviously I wasn't wounded by my friend here, but when I read this scripture I become appreciative of the friends who speak the truth, keep it real, and challenge me in my life. Too many of us are engaged in surface relationships with people who just want to blow multiple kisses at us when really we need a good kick in the butt.
Choose your friends wisely, be real, get rid of the fluff and see it as a blessing when your missionary friend asks you to SHOW ME THE MONEY.
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