At the point where we value property more than people.
Since when did we feel we needed to lure people in with our fancy buildings,state of the art equipment and coffee shops. Don't even get me started on the card swiping.
All I ever needed, was to know He was there.
All Jesus needed was God ,the word, and the Holy Spirit.He didn't need a building nor would it be practical,what could possibly contain Him?
You greet the same people every Sunday who sit in the same spot who talk to the same people to hear the same messages we have heard a thousand times and still we don't walk it out practically.
We teach our children to share with each other yet when it comes to sharing on the Jesus level we are the ones screaming MINE,MINE,MINE!
We complain about those that are on welfare and food-stamps but the truth is if WE the church lived as the apostles did in the book of acts and lived by the example Jesus set for us and commanded us to , there would be no need for welfare and food stamps.
I'm disgusted that the church is judgmental and when we go all pharisees on people who don't live up to our standards. Especially when we aren't living up to the standards of the very God we claim to serve.
Its disturbing that we claim to be christians yet the sight of the poor and unwanted sends us to the other side of the street.
Anyone who knows me knows what God called me to do.It has come with a cost. I've lost relationships with my family and friends and I was naive to believe that ALL christians would support me. Yet I get support from people and places I would never expect but isn't that just like God
Having said that,I assure you, the joy way exceeds the sacrifice and the sacrifice we make can never be compared to the sacrifice that was made for us.
As much as I am hurt and disappointed by the church, I still love the church because Jesus does. I pray that God will open our eyes and break our hearts with the things that break His. When we get out of the pew and DO ,than and only than will we see revival.
Church, don't get sucked in by the "business"of church, by the rituals of church,by the routine of church.
Have higher expectations, be teachable.
Our way sucks,it doesn't work. His way works.
Let the Holy Spirit be the Holy Spirit because it is His love and kindness that leads to repentance.
Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day's out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ's law. If you think you are too good for that, you are badly deceived. - Galations 6:1-3 The Message
