There's a topic that I have been thinking about and that is the topic of FIGHTING. There can be an array of subjects how the term can be used.
Just for kicks, I looked up the definition of the term 'fighting'.
fight (f t)
v. fought (fôt), fight·ing, fights
v.intr.
1.
a. To attempt to harm or gain power over an adversary by blows or with weapons.
b. Sports To engage in boxing or wrestling.
2. To engage in a quarrel; argue: They are always fighting about money.
3. To strive vigorously and resolutely: fought against graft; fighting for her rights.
So as you can see, it can mean several things. What comes to your mind when you think of the word fighting? Do you think of an armed solider fighting for America? Do you think of you arguing or in a physical fight with someone? Do you think of someone in a hospital bed, fighting for their life? Do you think of ROCKY in a fighting scene? Do you think of someone being so stubborn that they're fighting for their opinions to be right? Do you think of someone fighting for a cause?
There are a number of things that come to my mind. But then questions arise from the pile of scenarios; Why does arguing or physical fighting exist? How did it ever come to be? When in an argument with someone, why would the thought of actually hitting them come into your mind?
I can understand the other scenarios; the FIGHTING for a cause like Human Trafficking or FIGHTING to end abortion. I can even understand someone being stubborn and FIGHTING to make sure their side of a story is right. But actually hitting someone....I don't understand.
But that's not what this particular blog is about. I wanted to write about 'fighting' because I see or hear about it almost EVERYDAY. Sometimes it's positive but a lot of the time it's negative.
The positive side of it I LOVE to see, are people fighting for a cause in our world. People fighting for each other. Or I'll see a post about a solider fighting for me. THAT's what moves me and reassures me that there are people that TRULY care for each other.
Now let's talk about the negative. We all know those folks that post from time to time on Facebook about how "now they know who their true friends are" or they use the term "people" knowing that who they're talking about is reading what they post. Come on! Really? Is that how you want to spend your days? Demeaning others so that YOU can share YOUR THOUGHTS and OPINIONS? Because you've NEVER messed up, right?
Ok I'll get off my rant about that.
I also have had situations I've heard about where a person fights with everything they've got, to ensure that THEY don't lose something they want. Whether it's a boyfriend, best friend, etc. They will go to extreme's to keep what they think they have.
In all of these different scenarios, laying behind all the actions and words, there is something that is similar and that is PASSION. Passion can be good or bad.
I know of someone that was also passionate and that was JESUS. They didn't call the movie "Passion of the Christ" for no reason! In the words of Christine Caine, "They didn't call it the "Christian Obligation of the Christ". Sometimes that's how folks view their Christian walk, as an obligation. Some even see going to church, as an obligation. Something to do on a Sunday? What? Isn't that a bit dangerous to think that way?
Jesus was passionate about His life and that's how we should be.
So I ask you these questions; What are you passionate about? What are you fighting for? How do people perceive you? Do they know what you are fighting for?
I know, I know...deep questions for a Friday. But try to think about it...
Good day,
nat j
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