"I read recently that only approximately 65% of Americans claim to be Christian, and many of them are not active, attending church maybe once or twice per year." An alarming and eye opening statistic for those in church leadership. But also a temperature of our american culture.
Absolutely a moving peace of reflection on our lives and the way forward that needs to take place especially in America, a country that was founded on Gods laws. I’m going to share this article with many others who are forgetting our calling and who we are in Yahshua ha Mashiach. (Jesus) May our Father bless you and make you strong in all of your works
Really appreciate that. I pray that more turn back to the Lord and that He once again has a people of His own on this planet and in this country. God bless.
Thank you for a powerful reminder Mike! We should look at ourselves and each other as Jesus sees us - souls He loves as the Father has loved all of us from the beginning. Each of us worth the ransom paid for our freedom and salvation. We are called to love and share the love we have received. It is good to know we are loved! John 3;16 "For God so loved the world that He gave....". He gave the best of Himself that He could give - His very own living Son came to be born through a humble woman by a "natural birth" - joining the very Life of God with humanity. In Christ is Life and Light - the Life and Light of the world and of our life restored/reborn. He offers Life to us through "rebirth" by water (representing forgiveness) and blood (representing Life/Spirit). These He gave for us as He cried "Father into Thy hands I commit my Spirit", "Forgive them for they know not what they do". The Father promised that a new Living Spirit would be given to anyone that comes to Jesus and asks, accepting that Gift. We are to ask, kneeling at the foot of the cross and behold the Love of God in all its power and fullness and glory (character). His Life will be demonstrated in our life as the fruit of the Spirit. Gal 5:22 & Eph 5:8-10
Now, more than ever before, people must embrace the CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS on our planet.
And I believe this has been happening, incrementally, for some time now.
The Love and Light of Christ dims and diminishes the un-Godly behaviour of way too many people these days, and His exquisite Love and Light, will ultimately save us.
It has been a Spiritual battle of all Spiritual battles, for a long time now, but the people of our world, who embrace and Love God/Jesus will be vindicated, and we WILL WIN this almighty battle.
I LOVE your work, and you are so correct with your statements about the (out-of-control) immorality now present on this beautiful earth of ours.
Though I would like to mention my belief, that people do not have to attend a Church to believe in God/Jesus, because, the most important thing is if you are on your Spiritual pathway, and are Ernest in being, and further becoming, the very best expression of yourself on this earth, - as we are Spiritual Beings having a human experience on this planet - this is the direction in which we need to proceed, whether we attend Church or not.
I understand and love the way that people, especially the African Americans and other ethnic groups, attend their churches regularly, and it appears true that these people derive a lot of wonderful comfort and connectedness - so needed on this earth - from their attendance at their church, or any church, and what they are doing is a really positive and honouring (of God/Jesus) thing.
I was raised a Catholic, which depending on the individual, is, and can be, a Soul destroying experience. So I walked away from Catholicism decades ago, and began my Spiritual Communion with God/Jesus then.
I pray each day, and I choose to be a kind, compassionate, empathetic, caring, generous woman on this beautiful earth, helping others wherever and however I can.
Though I have been subjected to much cruel behaviour from others I have unfortunately connected with, one person in particular - my ex husband, for many, many years, I remain a Loving, kind, caring, etc. woman. And this is all attributed to my Love of God/Jesus.
Thank you for your wonderful work in enlightening others.
FWIW - some years ago I prayed asking God to help me see my husband as He sees him; help me love my husband as He loves him. That prayer changed MY heart and changed for the better our marriage. Seeing others as God sees them indeed moves the heart.
Let's us live to love Christ and know that our actions of love towards Jesus will be just right, just in time for His glorious purpose and plan (not ours...His)
Beautifully stated. Your words provide truth and comfort. I see and experience how the constant distractions are clouding our vision. The attack on our soul is real, I am thankful to enjoy and learn more, understanding our true connection.
Thank you. I am still learning myself and have quite a ways to go but, I can't help but see a need to turn back to the Lord and change how we see ourselves. God bless you.
I spent time with a Christian counselor 5 years ago, and he gave me an exercise: imagine being in God’s presence, while he is delighted to be with you, while quieting you and rejoicing in your presence (ref Zephaniah 3:17). Imagine him singing about you. Do you feel his delight, joy and peace? I think we would all benefit from such an exercise…how can we express the delight of Jesus, if we’re not receiving it ourselves??
The problem is denominational indoctrination, or education for the non believers 😂
People behave as they are taught...
The teachings have been tainted, thus the people's ways....
Babies have no malice, people are not the problem.
Authoritarian oppression and indoctrination is.
It's important not to blame people, that's the device used by the depopulation crowd.
May peace be with you.
Amen.
"I read recently that only approximately 65% of Americans claim to be Christian, and many of them are not active, attending church maybe once or twice per year." An alarming and eye opening statistic for those in church leadership. But also a temperature of our american culture.
Agreed. It’s unfortunate but I pray that more people will turn back to the Lord.
Absolutely a moving peace of reflection on our lives and the way forward that needs to take place especially in America, a country that was founded on Gods laws. I’m going to share this article with many others who are forgetting our calling and who we are in Yahshua ha Mashiach. (Jesus) May our Father bless you and make you strong in all of your works
Thank you 🙏🏼
Really appreciate that. I pray that more turn back to the Lord and that He once again has a people of His own on this planet and in this country. God bless.
Agree.
I did a post about a week ago, "Trading Places" on the same subject. What Jesus did for us should never be taken for granted.
Thank you 🙏🏼
I’ll read your post. God bless.
Wonderful post. Thank you for the reminder that God does not see us as we see ourselves.
Thank you 🙏🏼
https://youtu.be/AheBb-MOxy0. No doubt about it. God is in control.
Amen 🙏🏼
Thank you for a powerful reminder Mike! We should look at ourselves and each other as Jesus sees us - souls He loves as the Father has loved all of us from the beginning. Each of us worth the ransom paid for our freedom and salvation. We are called to love and share the love we have received. It is good to know we are loved! John 3;16 "For God so loved the world that He gave....". He gave the best of Himself that He could give - His very own living Son came to be born through a humble woman by a "natural birth" - joining the very Life of God with humanity. In Christ is Life and Light - the Life and Light of the world and of our life restored/reborn. He offers Life to us through "rebirth" by water (representing forgiveness) and blood (representing Life/Spirit). These He gave for us as He cried "Father into Thy hands I commit my Spirit", "Forgive them for they know not what they do". The Father promised that a new Living Spirit would be given to anyone that comes to Jesus and asks, accepting that Gift. We are to ask, kneeling at the foot of the cross and behold the Love of God in all its power and fullness and glory (character). His Life will be demonstrated in our life as the fruit of the Spirit. Gal 5:22 & Eph 5:8-10
Amen 🙏🏼
Very well said. Thank you.
Post script to my comment just now.
Now, more than ever before, people must embrace the CHRIST CONSCIOUSNESS on our planet.
And I believe this has been happening, incrementally, for some time now.
The Love and Light of Christ dims and diminishes the un-Godly behaviour of way too many people these days, and His exquisite Love and Light, will ultimately save us.
It has been a Spiritual battle of all Spiritual battles, for a long time now, but the people of our world, who embrace and Love God/Jesus will be vindicated, and we WILL WIN this almighty battle.
Blessings to all.
Annette Holcroft. (nee, Amor).
I LOVE your work, and you are so correct with your statements about the (out-of-control) immorality now present on this beautiful earth of ours.
Though I would like to mention my belief, that people do not have to attend a Church to believe in God/Jesus, because, the most important thing is if you are on your Spiritual pathway, and are Ernest in being, and further becoming, the very best expression of yourself on this earth, - as we are Spiritual Beings having a human experience on this planet - this is the direction in which we need to proceed, whether we attend Church or not.
I understand and love the way that people, especially the African Americans and other ethnic groups, attend their churches regularly, and it appears true that these people derive a lot of wonderful comfort and connectedness - so needed on this earth - from their attendance at their church, or any church, and what they are doing is a really positive and honouring (of God/Jesus) thing.
I was raised a Catholic, which depending on the individual, is, and can be, a Soul destroying experience. So I walked away from Catholicism decades ago, and began my Spiritual Communion with God/Jesus then.
I pray each day, and I choose to be a kind, compassionate, empathetic, caring, generous woman on this beautiful earth, helping others wherever and however I can.
Though I have been subjected to much cruel behaviour from others I have unfortunately connected with, one person in particular - my ex husband, for many, many years, I remain a Loving, kind, caring, etc. woman. And this is all attributed to my Love of God/Jesus.
Thank you for your wonderful work in enlightening others.
Annette Holcroft (nee, Amor)
Thank you for your comment, Annette. I appreciate it. God bless.
God looks at us through rose colored glasses. The red tint is from the blood of Christ Jesus.
Praise the LORD Brother! Would not change a word or add to it other than! AMEN & AMEN Bless you Mike for Glorifying the LORD GOD! 🙏🏼🕊🙌🏼🔥
Thank you sister. I appreciate that. God bless.
Yes and Amen to this! Thanks for the exhortation, Mike.
Thank you 🙏🏼
FWIW - some years ago I prayed asking God to help me see my husband as He sees him; help me love my husband as He loves him. That prayer changed MY heart and changed for the better our marriage. Seeing others as God sees them indeed moves the heart.
Wow. Thank you for sharing. Very powerful. God bless you.
Ye shall know them by their fruits.
Let's us live to love Christ and know that our actions of love towards Jesus will be just right, just in time for His glorious purpose and plan (not ours...His)
Amen 🙏🏼
Well said. God bless.
Beautifully stated. Your words provide truth and comfort. I see and experience how the constant distractions are clouding our vision. The attack on our soul is real, I am thankful to enjoy and learn more, understanding our true connection.
Thank you. I am still learning myself and have quite a ways to go but, I can't help but see a need to turn back to the Lord and change how we see ourselves. God bless you.
I spent time with a Christian counselor 5 years ago, and he gave me an exercise: imagine being in God’s presence, while he is delighted to be with you, while quieting you and rejoicing in your presence (ref Zephaniah 3:17). Imagine him singing about you. Do you feel his delight, joy and peace? I think we would all benefit from such an exercise…how can we express the delight of Jesus, if we’re not receiving it ourselves??
I love that! Thank you so much for sharing. That is such a great exercise and one that would benefit all of us who are in Christ. God bless you.
Perfect...thank you
Thank you! God bless.