The world has given up on you! Are you saying it in this droopy tone? "The world has given up on you." Well then, let's change your PERSPECTIVE. Let's say with a smile on your face. "THE WORLD HAS GIVEN UP ON YOU!" There, that's better, I didn't want to set the wrong tone before we got to the honey pot. (We've been working with honey, you'll have to forgive my pun.)
Let's define "world." The world would be the place that most of us reside in daily. It's full of all sorts of ways and lifestyles, it's full of all sorts of religions, and traditions. It's full of laws and rules, it is full of technology that is moving so lightening fast, I dare you to buy an electronic that will not be updated within a year to the bigger and better. It is full of all sorts of reality shows and dramas. Video games that have our children babysat for hours, shows about ghosts, vampires, zombies and death. Full of the finest entertainment the finest wines and spirits. Full of the best pain killers and street drugs. We have some of the most powerful businesses going and they aren't what we would think. We have it all, we lack nothing, because the moment we want it, we know we deserve it and we go get it, credit, or theft. Shooting up the success ladder of life we call it. The world is devouring the life we were given and we freely let it go.
The world has given up on you...
BUT GOD...
Oh Angie, here you go again about this God that doesn't seem to do anything for me, and you want me to listen to another one of your creative thoughts about the way that God works in your life that He will in mine.
YES, because the God I serve is never changing, never ending, He was the same yesterday, as He is today and He will be the same tomorrow. His word remains steadfast regardless of the shaky foundations we have built on earthquakes grounds. He has left us with our letters that read the future. (Throw away those tarot cards, they can't hold a candle to God's future telling abilities) With love letters that tell us things not even the most romantic poet could reveal and He is ALIVE. Alive meaning He is pursuing our hearts, our minds, our bodies. He is after you, He's after me. The world has given up and God sent his Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit to set a sight for you so accurately, so intense, that is greater than any honing device or radar out there.
The world has presented a perfect opportunity. The world is hurting, it is broken, and it's sole purpose (and soul purpose) is to destroy everything you know, to twist your thinking so that the world becomes normal and God becomes a stranger.
But something's happening....
God hasn't given up on you. He calls you His own, and He sends out His angel armies to stand by your side. You are never alone. He will find people who are willing, He will find ways to speak to you, He will come in your dreams, He will send a messenger. He will find a way to your heart.
Are you listening...
YES! It's about time. THE WORLD'S GIVING UP ON YOU! :) Said with a happy face and a joy in your heart, because God will turn your life around...
And make all things new!
Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’
“‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’”
God, thank you for your relentless pursuit of us. Thank you for making hearts that seek out the needs and meet them. Thank you that you are the answer to anything we ask, thank you for answering. Thank you for giving us more opportunities to repent of the world and to call out to you. Holy Spirit, you are welcomed here. We cry out in Jesus name. Amen.
Let's define "world." The world would be the place that most of us reside in daily. It's full of all sorts of ways and lifestyles, it's full of all sorts of religions, and traditions. It's full of laws and rules, it is full of technology that is moving so lightening fast, I dare you to buy an electronic that will not be updated within a year to the bigger and better. It is full of all sorts of reality shows and dramas. Video games that have our children babysat for hours, shows about ghosts, vampires, zombies and death. Full of the finest entertainment the finest wines and spirits. Full of the best pain killers and street drugs. We have some of the most powerful businesses going and they aren't what we would think. We have it all, we lack nothing, because the moment we want it, we know we deserve it and we go get it, credit, or theft. Shooting up the success ladder of life we call it. The world is devouring the life we were given and we freely let it go.
The world has given up on you...
BUT GOD...
Oh Angie, here you go again about this God that doesn't seem to do anything for me, and you want me to listen to another one of your creative thoughts about the way that God works in your life that He will in mine.
YES, because the God I serve is never changing, never ending, He was the same yesterday, as He is today and He will be the same tomorrow. His word remains steadfast regardless of the shaky foundations we have built on earthquakes grounds. He has left us with our letters that read the future. (Throw away those tarot cards, they can't hold a candle to God's future telling abilities) With love letters that tell us things not even the most romantic poet could reveal and He is ALIVE. Alive meaning He is pursuing our hearts, our minds, our bodies. He is after you, He's after me. The world has given up and God sent his Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit to set a sight for you so accurately, so intense, that is greater than any honing device or radar out there.
The world has presented a perfect opportunity. The world is hurting, it is broken, and it's sole purpose (and soul purpose) is to destroy everything you know, to twist your thinking so that the world becomes normal and God becomes a stranger.
But something's happening....
God hasn't given up on you. He calls you His own, and He sends out His angel armies to stand by your side. You are never alone. He will find people who are willing, He will find ways to speak to you, He will come in your dreams, He will send a messenger. He will find a way to your heart.
Are you listening...
YES! It's about time. THE WORLD'S GIVING UP ON YOU! :) Said with a happy face and a joy in your heart, because God will turn your life around...
And make all things new!
Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’
“‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’”
God, thank you for your relentless pursuit of us. Thank you for making hearts that seek out the needs and meet them. Thank you that you are the answer to anything we ask, thank you for answering. Thank you for giving us more opportunities to repent of the world and to call out to you. Holy Spirit, you are welcomed here. We cry out in Jesus name. Amen.
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