I struggled with this word, ‘vibe’, as it’s not really a word I use. It feels a bit too hip and trendy for my vocabulary and expressions. I also find it goes along with a message of ‘good luck’ or ‘positive thinking’, which is a little at odds with my own sentiments.
That might be just a British thing?
I understand it to mean the feeling or atmosphere in a particular setting – a friendly vibe, or a party vibe, or a feeling/impression one might get from a particular person – an anxious, or suspicious, or enthusiastic vibe, maybe.
Of course I may be using the word completely wrong.
For me in those situations, when I am aware of that sort of feeling or atmosphere, the sense I get is usually more of something that I sense in my spirit.
A sense that gives me peace, or causes me to pray, or warns me to take caution.
Sometimes I discover that I am picking up wrong signals entirely, based on my own weaknesses, lack of love, or fear, and I find myself having to re-appraise often.
Sometimes, however, if I stick around, that sense shifts, or transforms completely.
If my attitude and presence is one of love and grace, the fragrance of Jesus can flow and change the atmosphere in a room or between individuals.
That is truly miraculous!
That’s a Jesus vibe!!
Most Fridays, I join an online Christian writing community, Five Minute Friday. We are given a one-word prompt and write – unscripted, unedited, pure free-write – for 5 minutes. The prompt this week is VIBE
I do read through my script afterwards to correct obvious mistakes; to check scripture references and to find an appropriate image to illustrate the topic.
To read other FMF posts on this subject click BELOW.
dawnfanshawe 
