If there are two words that I hate, these are "See How". In Indo we often say "liat sikon(situasi dan kondisi)" which means "see the situation and condition". I've often experienced people responding by saying "See How", for example, when I invited people to watch NUANSA, they often said, "See how", when I invited people for Legion meeting, some like to say "See how". Most of the time, this situation ended up as a "No". I also have this stereotype that when someone says "See how", it means that "I'm 90% sure that I'm not interested in this thing, so I'll only come if situation permits (which usually does not permit because this thing is not in the list of priority".
Receiving an answer "See how" when we invite someone for an activity is still 'acceptable' (though sometimes we reach the point of frustration too!). However, receiving an answer "See how" from your closest friends or from your family can be quite depressing because you might start to question, what is your importance to them? It hurts!!
Sometimes I feel that I have been treating God with "See how" mentality. Only after I was treated with "See how" mentality then I realize how bad this mentality is. Sometimes I do my prayer or spiritual reading ONLY IF I have time, ONLY IF I remember to do it. It's very sad right? Last time I always told my catechism kids in Indo, "If you are naughty, God will feel sad..." People always say that God wants us to talk to Him. I love Him and I want to spend time with God. If I treat God with "see how" mentality, something is going wrong. I must try harder and ask for His grace to enable me to be willing to sacrifice more.
Second week of August.
have a blessed Sunday! :)
Receiving an answer "See how" when we invite someone for an activity is still 'acceptable' (though sometimes we reach the point of frustration too!). However, receiving an answer "See how" from your closest friends or from your family can be quite depressing because you might start to question, what is your importance to them? It hurts!!
Sometimes I feel that I have been treating God with "See how" mentality. Only after I was treated with "See how" mentality then I realize how bad this mentality is. Sometimes I do my prayer or spiritual reading ONLY IF I have time, ONLY IF I remember to do it. It's very sad right? Last time I always told my catechism kids in Indo, "If you are naughty, God will feel sad..." People always say that God wants us to talk to Him. I love Him and I want to spend time with God. If I treat God with "see how" mentality, something is going wrong. I must try harder and ask for His grace to enable me to be willing to sacrifice more.
Second week of August.
have a blessed Sunday! :)
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