daily prayer

Good morning! How are we faithing? Organized religion ticks me off. Organized religion makes me shake my head. Organized religion has killed many and subdued many. Organized religion is also a source for spreading the Gospel, helping the poor, providing a family outside of blood and making a place for us to gather to worship our Lord. There are many more benefits to church such as, like minds exchanging thoughts, encouragement, help physically and mentally to name a few. The Word encourages us to meet regularly because we are prone to drifting without that encouragement. Anything we do or are involved in can eventually take over our thoughts and our life so be wise in what you pick. Nor forsaking the gathering together keeps us grounded. Of course we must hold what that particular church we go to teaches up to the Word, for the enemy is sly and a deceiver. We must hold onto the truth that Jesus is the only way to heaven, any other path to God is contrary to the Word. The point to this is you will be ticked off sometimes at church. You will sometimes feel like "what's the point". You will have times of wondering what it's all for but be confident that these feelings are normal human feelings and just because you feel them doesn't necessarily mean all is bunk. It could be a vitamin deficiency or it could be you got your feelings stepped on. It could be you have taken something in a way that was not meant. I've heard things and I'm sure you have, that were not even heard in context. So what to do? Pray, confront with love, ask questions and if that other person is being a butt head, what's that got to do with YOU going to church? Your walk and your relationship is your concern, not mine. Them having a struggle doesn't mean we do, it means it's time for us to reach out, we expect it when we are in that place don't we?

Prov 18:2
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
NIV


Prov 18:17
The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.
NIV


Prov 18:19
An offended brother is more unyielding than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
NIV


Prov 19:11
A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.
NIV

1 Cor 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
NIV

Remember Draven Beasley...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your sacrifice for us. Thank you for the grace that saves even someone so unworthy as me. Forgive us when we fail for we do desire your way and your presence but we just keep stumbling. Lord, bless those who need you and your love today. Comfort the injured whether it's physical or spiritual. Heal are wounds so we can forgive and serve others so you are glorified. Lead our paths, in Jesus name, amen