You, me and the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit.

Mine is different than yours. I mean it's the same Holy Spirit but He moves me differently than you.

For a long time I wondered why. Why did I think differently than other people. Christians and non-Christians alike. Some topics I tend to be more legalistic about, some more liberal, and others, completely disconnected. So why is that? Am I a bad person or even Christian because the thought of nursing my kids until they were two made me want to jump off a bridge? Or that I am pro-life but feel no real drive to fight congress or whoever else on this topic?

There are plenty of hot topics I'll discuss with you and I'll share my opinion but my drive to get up and make a difference in some areas, is just non-existent.

Having said all this, those who know me, know that I do have passion and heart for lots and lots of other things and that I serve God and others with all of my heart and soul. I am moved to make a difference in so many ways, that I must physically stop myself from overloading my schedule with worthwhile causes and projects.

So why aren't your priorities, mine? Why am I against letting my boys browse through the lingerie section of a catalog not ok with me, but it might not bother you?Why am I ok with going to a bar but you wouldn't dare?

Because the Holy Spirit that lives in me...it's different than yours. My life experiences, my soul, my core, it's not like yours. The Holy Spirit guides me, tries to shield me from things that may hurt me. That may open doors, I may have a hard time closing.

Understanding this has made my head less heavy.

We don't have to agree. We aren't better Christians/moms/wives/friends or whatever else because we do A, B, and C.

We are better because we let Him lead us. We listen to that small still voice. And we act.