Walking the Walk

By now you have probably seen or at least heard about the movie The Blind Side.

Today I ran across an interesting "behind the scenes" story.

Sandra Bullock who plays the part of Leigh Anne Tuohy was really impacted by the genuine faith she observed when meeting and getting to know Leigh Anne. Sandra described Leigh Anne's faith as authentic. Bullock said, "...wow, I finally met someone who practices but doesn't preach."

Bullock, like many non-believers has seen plenty of hypocritical Christians, people who talk a lot about church or faith but don't seem to walk the talk.

The article reminded me of a high school student that a friend of mine discipled several years ago. Charlie had a best friend all through high school that he tried to reach for Christ. They did everything together and Charlie continually invited his friend to church. After dozens of times turning him down, his friend finally said, "Charlie, the only difference between you and me is that you go to church."

Charlie was crushed by the assesment and talked to his mentor who encouraged him to start walking like he was talking. After just a few weeks, Charlie's friend asked
to go to church with him. That Sunday, an excited Charlie picked up his friend only to get to church and discover the pastor was preaching on money! No matter, when the invitation came, Charlie's friend went forward and told the pastor, "I want a Savior just like Charlie's!"

I wonder if people notice something different about me. Am I just a talker (faker) or am I really living like Christ? Do those I encounter day to day see me as someone who practices or just preaches? Is the Lord of my life the Savior they need?

God help me have an authentic walk that creates a desire for my Savior.