SANDPAPER PEOPLE."He's more interested in our character than our comfort" (pg.99). This is a very important truth in any relationship. But not just in relationships, in all of life. If we really took ownership of this, and saw God this way, instead of the Great Grandfather in the sky who's main goal is to make us happy, we'd live healthier and happier lives.
Why is it so hard for us to accept that God will allow us to experience pain and discomfort for His Glory. Don't get me started on American consumerism (one of the greatest diseases to the American Church -- oh look I started). Breath...breath...
OK, back to the book. At first I could not think of anyone that I would consider sandpaper people like he described with the tools. But, the more time I thought about it, the more people kept coming to the front of my mind. If you're married your spouse has to be at the top of the list. They are THE person in our lives who God put there to help transform us to be more like Him. Then it's your parents or siblings, or neighbors, and co-workers. Anyone we see on a regular basis who knows who we are and sees our flaws... God can use to smooth off the rough edges in our lives.
How does this perspective of people, change our relationships with them?
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