LUKEWARM...This is a scary message that I do not want to apply to myself. I know of lukewarm Christians who come to church Sundays and sit in their pews lifting their hands to Jesus with tears in their eyes during worship and then go on with the rest of the week living for themselves, doing things pleasing to the flesh and NOT to our sovereign Lord.
I know people who claim to be praying for others publicly and yet have no personal relationship with Christ behind closed doors thinking nobody will notice. I know people who shout "Why me God!?" yet have no problem skipping church because it conflicts with other plans made.
I am SICK and TIRED of these 'lukewarm Christians' in my life and church family, seeing their lives outside of church and on facebook Monday-Saturday one way but come Sunday they try to "fake" it. Maybe they think this is the way they are supposed to be?
I KNOW I am not perfect and I make mistakes in my walk, but I pray that God will make my path straight in my crooked life and I do everyday what I would do Sunday. I try to be an example of God's mission with everything I do or say and I totally think I am falling short BUT I am willing to at least admit to that!
I serve in the Jr.Youth program knowing that generation is at risk of being a Godless generation and it breaks my heart to see kids so lost and broken, and their behaviors are DEFINITELY a reflection of parenting. I pray that I can be an example to each of my youth kids on how having Christ IS BETTER than not.
I KNOW how easy it is to sin. I know how 'great' things can feel at the moment when you give in to temptation, BUT I also know how pleasing the flesh still leaves your soul empty. I know how awesome things can be when you give in to God's will for your life and how much He will bless you. He will bless you with the wants of your heart once you humble it to be thankful for your NEEDS being met and not Praying for earthly possessions to fall into your lap.
I am SICK of people who claimed Christianity and yet can so easily spit poisonous words from their mouths and see nothing wrong with it. Being spiteful in one sentence and then requesting assistance in the next. Sick of people being two faced and my witnessing it and doing nothing sickens me.
I don't want to live in torment of my choice to follow Jesus Christ but never being able to be HONEST with the hypocrites in my own life. I NEVER hold anyone accountable of the choices they are making in fear of starting a battle I am not sure I could fight on my own. Yet I sit and pray that they see the errors of their ways because I am told that is all I can do is pray for them. So we all walk on eggshells around these people and I ask myself how is this helping? HOW? I close my mouth as not to rock the sinking ship. BUT I pray.
Then I pray for Jesus to break my heart for what breaks His and when I see it I DO NOTHING...I Tick myself off!!!! Is it MY ONLY role to pray?Without talking about it without taking a stand am I giving it a chance to change?
How do I deal with the things I SEE? Why do I keep my mouth shut? because I am told to? Is THAT in itself breaking my sweet Lord's heart? Someone try to shed some insight to this situation of what is wrong with the world today and as Christian parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, grandparents, friends,and strangers... WHY ARE WE FAILING THE LOST ONES??? ISN'T IT ABOUT TIME WE STEP UP AND FIGHT FOR THEIR FREEDOM IN CHRIST??!!!(yes that is me yelling) Myself included...I admit to dropping the ball, can I say NO MORE!!??
If I am wrong believing in Christ and you are right there is no God,and no Hell, then when we die and there is nothing we are just bodies in a box in the dirt then I have lost nothing, but IF I AM RIGHT and you are wrong and there is a God and a Hell and I have gained an eternity in Heaven and you will be burning in hell!
Ok I am done for now and this is FROM MY PERSPECTIVE...Later reader!:)
To a Wonderful Family.....
So today is Monday and it was a slow start to the day, I had a good weekend and hope to have a great week but I have a TON on my mind. Every time I sit at the computer I think about friends of ours and I get teary eyed. The friend who lost her husband I want to say how sorry I am, I can't imagine how she feels and what she is going through. I can't imagine being so suddenly alone, no more husband to hold you close at night, no more inside jokes that the two of you share, no more looks across the room of intimacy that you hold for each other, no more kisses stolen on the go, no more taking comfort knowing he will provide, no more things to argue over, no more making up after that fight, no more crying into his warm embrace, no more asking his opinion on how this outfit makes me look knowing no matter how awful he will tell you its hot, no more laughing with him or at him, no more long talks into the night about what your future holds, no more dreams shared for your lives or the lives of your children, no more cleaning up after the mess he's made, no more cooking for him the best and the worst of your menus, no more looking for him to come home after a long day at work, no more asking for his help to put something together that DOESN'T call for instructions and ALWAYS comes with extra pieces, no more working together to get the house in shape for company, no more rushing to get everyone out of the house to be on time for an event, no more long trips in the vehicle and snuggling close as he seems to know the way, no more coming home to a romantic evening he planned all by himself...all these things and so much more that you will have no more of I just cannot wrap my mind around them all. Time to Thank God for all you had together and for the man He blessed you with and Thank God you know where your man is now! Love and Prayers with you sweet friend and my heart aches for your loss. I have to say this sudden news has allowed me to be even more thankful for each day that I have been granted to wake up and experience, and each little thing that My husband represents in my life all the good and bad I welcome it all, I love you Jeremy!
To the children of this Godly man that we have lost, our dear friends whom we've shared the last few years with. I am so so sorry for your loss too, I haven't had a parent pass yet and I am not sure how I would feel to actually lose one of them. I know a dad is someone who a little boy admires as a hero and wants to be like when he grows up and a little girl looks for in a future husband and until that husband comes into the picture Daddy is the one who keeps you safe. Dad is the one who plays all the rough games with you and says a scrape on the knee is what makes you tough, Dad is the one who shows you how to hold a hammer, fishing rod, baseball bat, remote control, Dad is the one who is usually the one willing to trust you behind the wheel, Dad is the one who teaches you about sports, engines, hunting, working for a living, BBQ-ing, Dad is the one who you look to for spiritual guidance as a man, Dad is the one who is the one who scares off the bad boys in your life, Dad is the one who will pick you up in the middle of the night after having too much fun and will discipline you with compassion after because he's been there, Dad is the one who pats you on the back for a job well done, Dad takes pride in your accomplishments and shouts from the crowd That's MY kid! Dad is the one who leaves a legacy behind in his children and the stories of his life. Your Dad's legacy and life testimony is definitely one to admire and the Godly example that he was is one to strive for!Thank you for being a part of my life and allowing me to call myself an honorary sibling of your WONDERFUL FAMILY!!I pray healing for everyone He left behind!xoxo
Yeah so that is just a tidbit on my mind today the rest seems irrelevant right now. Thanks for reading and being a part of my blogging life and we'll see if I get around to writing again today or do I save it for another day!!??!!. Later Reader!:)
To the children of this Godly man that we have lost, our dear friends whom we've shared the last few years with. I am so so sorry for your loss too, I haven't had a parent pass yet and I am not sure how I would feel to actually lose one of them. I know a dad is someone who a little boy admires as a hero and wants to be like when he grows up and a little girl looks for in a future husband and until that husband comes into the picture Daddy is the one who keeps you safe. Dad is the one who plays all the rough games with you and says a scrape on the knee is what makes you tough, Dad is the one who shows you how to hold a hammer, fishing rod, baseball bat, remote control, Dad is the one who is usually the one willing to trust you behind the wheel, Dad is the one who teaches you about sports, engines, hunting, working for a living, BBQ-ing, Dad is the one who you look to for spiritual guidance as a man, Dad is the one who is the one who scares off the bad boys in your life, Dad is the one who will pick you up in the middle of the night after having too much fun and will discipline you with compassion after because he's been there, Dad is the one who pats you on the back for a job well done, Dad takes pride in your accomplishments and shouts from the crowd That's MY kid! Dad is the one who leaves a legacy behind in his children and the stories of his life. Your Dad's legacy and life testimony is definitely one to admire and the Godly example that he was is one to strive for!Thank you for being a part of my life and allowing me to call myself an honorary sibling of your WONDERFUL FAMILY!!I pray healing for everyone He left behind!xoxo
Yeah so that is just a tidbit on my mind today the rest seems irrelevant right now. Thanks for reading and being a part of my blogging life and we'll see if I get around to writing again today or do I save it for another day!!??!!. Later Reader!:)
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