Hot on the heels of me trying to find my passions, I have a few confessions to make.
After probably 10 or so years of LOVING reality T.V. (and not truthfully admitting it without feeling guilt); I can confidently say.
“I LOVE CERTAIN REALITY T.V. SHOWS AND I’M NOT ASHAMED TO SAY SO”.
After this many years of battling in my mind, heart, and spirit with what ‘christians’ say about a certain show that includes the last name Kardashian, or another show that involves the words bachelor/bachelorette, and the most recent; the show about those hot wives from Orange County. (those 3 are what I used to be ashamed for people to see on our DVR, what I used to think would make people think I was trashy, and what I had to ask Holy Spirit about for years)
I would feel I needed to explain why I liked these shows to guests who ‘found out’ I watched them. I would tell them how I see them as the people God made them to be and explained how I actually feel called to pray for them and the issues they face on their shows. These expanations were/are truthful; but I no longer feel I need to defend why I watch ‘unbiblical’ T.V. shows.
I certainly agree with the concept that we shouldn’t fill our minds or hearts or homes with things that bring us away from Christ and our growth with him. This is why I’ve battled with these shows that may be seen by Christians as ungodly. My heart feels closer to Christ when I see these peoples’ lives, I never feel depressed or down after watching them. In fact I want to be more bold and confident when I watch the Kardashians, I choose to treat Jeremy like we are new lovers after watching the bachelor/bachelorette seasons, and I feel challenged and excited after watching the housewives of the O.C. to be the most beautiful ‘queen’ for Gods kingdom while I’m here on this earth.
I think I need to expand more on this later; but I just needed to confess with confidence what I love! Knowing that many people are giggling at what I find to make my life more rich or deep 😉