To react or not to react

Mark Batterson said this in his newest book Wild Goose Chase, and it has been hanging in my mind a lot lately:

It is much easier to act like a Christian than it is to react like on.

Wow!   That has so many implications and applications.  I’m learning that reactions show the maturity level of an individual.

Here are some I’ve been thinking about.

Act:  Opening the door for your wife.

React: What do you do when she’s late?

Act: Put a few bucks in the offering basket.

React: What do you do when you see a homeless person?

Act: Going to church on Sunday

React: How do you react when someone cuts you off in the parking lot?

Act: Spending a few moments in prayer

React: What do you do when you read that millions of woman and children are used as sex slaves?

The list could go on and on.  The thought of the day for me is: choose to react in a way that will reflect highly upon Jesus.

By the way, if you want to help stop child sex slavery, visit Free Chains.