Are you with me on this?

I am on vacation in the Dominican Republic. This time has given me much opportunity for prayer and reflection. Plus, some time for excellent reading. This is what God is saying to my heart: If we would see God's kingdom advance, we must never be satisfied with the status quo. We must not feel like we have arrived. If we arrive at satisfaction, we will not move into all that God has for us. Here is the challenge to all of us… Look around: the walls are broken down and the gates are destroyed by fire. The gates that hold back wickedness are crumbling. CAN YOU SEE IT? Does it hurt your heart? The body of Christ is losing members and influence. As individual believers, as churches and as Christian leaders, we should be helping to solve the issues emerging around us, yet we struggle to survive as churches. I am fully convinced that God has given us everything pertaining to life and godliness. I am fully convinced that He has a better way. And, I am fully convinced that part of His plan is to join believers to meet the needs of our community. To join with other believers in our concern for and impact to our country. As American citizens, this is part of our responsibility. Are you with me on this?

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Dwayne Leon Gobin II November 29, 2009 at 3:33pm

I replied to it as well and no, I am not satisfied with the way things are but they are to be expected. Us being strong and bold in our faith and to be prayer warriors; with all that going for us and our trust in God nothing can come against us(Rom.8:31). Most importantly always have your sword with you(Eph. 6:17; Heb. 4:12), whether it would be in your heart or in your hands.
Juanita November 27, 2009 at 6:40am

I am not satisfied with the way things are going. That is why I signed the Manhatten Declaration! http://bit.ly/5wI4B5
Juanita November 26, 2009 at 2:16pm

Suddenly, I see that Christian leaders are lifing one voice to say: Enough! I signed the Manhatten Declaration. http://bit.ly/5wI4B5
Ginger Haan November 1, 2009 at 12:34pm

Absolutely. Our adult class at church called Speak Out America, is studying the current issues that will lead our country to eventual destruction. Discussing it is one thing; we're also talking about action steps - what we as individuals can do to bring change.

Keep up the good work!! Ginger
deborah chong November 1, 2009 at 3:39am

I do not see that we struggle to survive as churches. We see what we want to see, only God has the complete truths. We can see only around us, not the whole world in totality. White and black exist together. Good and evil too. Big, institutional and proud churches are struggling and losing members because needs and demands of people change. No one size shoes fit all. Institutional churches have to downsize or they lose touch with demands and needs of their members. We must not be apathetic, complacent and content. Learning Life of Jesus' Love is a journey, never stop learning, connecting and serving, we go on!!!
Elmo Winters, Jr. October 31, 2009 at 4:31pm

I too am with you on this! As a radical preacher of the Gospel, I have become so bored with "church as usual!" Thus we have adopted the attitude in our church of less time in the church and more time in the community (the world). We will never make a difference in the church. We must take the church to the world!
Juanita October 31, 2009 at 6:46am

Bro and Bob
Amen!!!

I believe God is leading us into a future that we barely imagine!
Bro Cope October 31, 2009 at 5:59am

I am with you on this. I am spending a lot of time in prayer for the break through we are looking for.

Bro
Bob Pyle October 31, 2009 at 4:25am

I am with you on this, and we must arise and be the Church that changes the world around us.
Juanita October 31, 2009 at 3:22am

Is today a 'a day to be satisfied with the Status Quo' day or is it time to make a difference?

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