Friday, January 13, 2023

Divine Tragedy!

"THERE ARE TOO MANY CHURCHES IN AMERICA!"
"THERE ARE TOO MANY PASTORS OUT THERE WITH TOO MANY OPINIONS!"
"THERE ARE ENOUGH 'PLACES' FOR US TO FIND AND MEET WITH 'GOD' IF WE WANT TO..."
I hear these 'excuses' too often!!  Truth is, there are too many of our sacred places of worship locking up and closing the doors!  There are too many Pastors/Priests/Ministers giving up and just walking away!  GOD HELP US!  If there is one thing we need RIGHT NOW more than ever in this country it is folks who will stand up for God and lead His people!

Driving back from where we went,
it's usually a joy!
The scenery and people we,
but every trip, enjoy!
This time, however, I note something
troubling so deep!
The more I see it as we drive,
the more my soul would weep!
For there are churches all along,
(and ones of every 'kind,')
with 'FOR SALE' signs in front them!
That's not what God designed!
And those behind said pulpits, they
are finding other trades!
Are we, as their parishioners,
just not 'making the grades?!'

Yes, too many of the men of God,
the ones He called to serve,
we are failing to protect them,
to prosper and preserve!
The ones called to deliver 'hope,'
themselves are losing such!
If you see and know one of them,
make sure they know your touch!

"Oh God, please touch those that You choose,
ordain and set aside!
Restore in them that awesome hope
in which we so reside!
For there is none like You, oh Lord,
and nothing like Your House!
Embolden these we listen to,
and, with your blessings, dowse!"

Yes, it is a painful statistic that is going on in all corners of the earth!  Make sure YOU let your Spiritual Leader know how much they are appreciated and loved. 
Debby & I had a Pastor several years ago who enjoyed spending time with us because they could be 'themselves' in our house!  They felt that they didn't have to be 'on' all the time.  They could be 'real.'  Can your Pastor be 'real' around you?
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