Chick Fil A

Chick Fil A

My daughter and I went to run errands this morning and our discussion wrapped itself around the season of grief which has over taken Chick Fil A.

I was proud that she understood that CFA should be allowed it’s right to keep its faith intact, even within its business doors.

I was proud that she understood that no one should have the right to impede the faith walk of another individual or business.

I was proud that she understood that being a Christian was not called to be easy but that it was worthy.

I told her a hard and sad truth….I will never be able to own a Chick Fil A business.

I am divorced.

Because I am divorced, I do not meet the Biblical standards of CFA.

That saddens me because my husband and I have discussed owing a CFA and did not know this truth until recently.  They have very rigid standards, such as no debt, etc. and we meet them all, except for this one.

Now, I could rant and rave and cry discrimination…and, it is.

But, that would be wrong.

The Bible is clear on God’s stand against divorce.

And, even though I have Biblical reasons for my divorce (as does my ex-husband), I still chose divorce and in so doing, forever removed myself from the ability to own a Chick fil A because their faith standard does not accept my life's choices.

humbly, oh so humbly,

I accept and understand and respect their beliefs.

Because, I believe this truth…

I believe God's ways are the only ways....

And, I believe that...

No one should impede on the faith belief of another.  That is God’s job.

My daughter asks, “but what if they are sacrificing children for their faith?”  A good question.

I would hope to do all I could to save the children.

I hope I would have opportunity to share God’s Word with them.

But, ultimately, at the end of the day, that is all we can do..

And, pray.

I admire Chick Fil A’s stand for Christ….

It is their right to have their faith in God.

And, I admire that they will stand strong for their belief in His Word.

I have consequences in my life for not doing so, and it has forever changed me and my family….I praise them for realizing what I did not.

Our God is who we should follow….not just when it is easy.

But, always and in every way and in bold ways.

Blessings,

Lesa