The Christian "F" word

There are many definitions for the word "fine", but the way that people use it just feeds the hate I have for that word.

"Hey! How are you doing?" "Oh hey....I'm fine...how are you?" <- that is something that I absolutely hate because you know someone is lying when they tell you that they're "fine". I mean the way that they use that word just means "quite well or alright"....and there is nothing wrong with that, but I just have a gut feeling that a person is lying when they say that they're doing "fine".

I guess the main thing that gets me about this word is the tone of voice in which people use it. If they sound like they're really enthusiastic then it doesn't bother me as much, but when they're trying their best to cover up whatever it is that is bugging them....THAT is when I go "ok....I really hate that word...." Then I call them out on it..."well why are you doing 'fine'?" I either get a response like "oh...it's ok don't worry about it" or "I don't really wish to get into it at the moment" or anything of that nature....

Friends....if you are struggling with stuff and I call you out on it....be real with me. Don't tell me that you're doing "fine" because I can usually tell whether or not you're really ok when you use that word. I have been called to love on people and God has placed that passion on my heart.....I want to know how to be there for you, how to pray for you, how to serve you, how to listen to you, etc etc....

I invest in the friends that I have and in people that I don't even know....so....all this to say....don't use the Christian "F" word when you're talking with me :]

Love you all!