"Why are you wearing flip flops!? It's cold outside, that's why you are always sick."
"Mom, its the only "church shoes" I have. I just don't buy shoes."
"What? What do you mean it's the only shoes you have?"
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Thus began a conversation I had this morning with my dear mother. Funny how a little thing like simple plastic and rubber foot coverings can get your brain to working over time. I have about 4 pair of flip flops. All in what I consider to be basic colors that will go with anything I own in my very simple wardrobe.
I began to think about my flip flops on the way to church. I think that they are a reflection of my attitude towards my life. Easy as possible. Nothing flashing - just serve the basic purpose I need - cover my feet.
So, I dug a bit deeper on the 15 minute ride to church and thought, "Does this reflect who I am in Christ and is that a bad thing?"
Can I be a flip flop for Christ and affect His Kingdom?
I've come to the conclusion that: YES! Yes I can be a multi-colored flip flop and serve my Jesus. I can hear the "flippy flopping" of my shoes in my head I begin to formulate how I will make this relevant in my life. Flip. Flop. Flip. Flop.
I think that the flip flop defines me perfectly because I am not your cookie cutter version of a Southern Baptist Pastor's wife. Ha! In fact, I am probably the complete opposite. I don't own any matching dress suits. I don't own one pair of high heels or even pumps for that matter. I have a few skirts and some shirts and I switch out. And of course, I own flip flops.
So where do I go from here with these Flip Flop Diaries? We'll have to see where the Lord leads. Well, I'm off to Sunday night church. I'm not wearing flip flops tonight though.
I hope you'll let that slide. :)
Let the Flip Flopping journey begin!
With love in Christ,
Mar
