First of all I will not apologize for anything said here that may or may not be offensive to you. These are my real thoughts and feelings and reactions and I just need to vent and get it off my chest. That being said...
The next person to talk to me about the end times is seriously going to regret it.
I am so sick of Christians being OBESSED with the end of the world. Worrying and fretting and running around with their heads chopped off as if they can escape the inevitable. Goodness gracious people. STOP FREAKING OUT!
During this past year Pastor Joe has made this same comment every now and then: "Some Christians become so Heavenly obsessed that they are no earthly good." Meaning that they become so absorbed with looking upwards to see if the sky is falling in that they lose touch with reality. We don't need to be dwelling on the things to come but to be in the present time where God has placed us. Storing food and things for survival is fine but to become so completely dependent on them?
Matthew 6:19-21
"Do not store for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Now you may be thinking "What's wrong with being prepared and having extra food?" and really there might not be anything wrong with that. But think of it this way are we really putting our full trust in God to provide for us or are we gathering up manna because we don't believe that God will give us food to eat tomorrow?I am so sick of Christians being OBESSED with the end of the world. Worrying and fretting and running around with their heads chopped off as if they can escape the inevitable. Goodness gracious people. STOP FREAKING OUT!
During this past year Pastor Joe has made this same comment every now and then: "Some Christians become so Heavenly obsessed that they are no earthly good." Meaning that they become so absorbed with looking upwards to see if the sky is falling in that they lose touch with reality. We don't need to be dwelling on the things to come but to be in the present time where God has placed us. Storing food and things for survival is fine but to become so completely dependent on them?
Matthew 6:19-21
"Do not store for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Basically I am saying that I have had it. Leave me alone. Do not try to put the same fear in your hear into my heart. Let me be concerned with today and live one day at a time. I can't handle this anymore. You know what else I am sick of!? I am so sick of that look of complete belittlement towards me. As if to say "Oh she's not really listening to what God is telling her." Guess what guys just because you feel like God is telling to you to "store up" and "move of state" does NOT mean He is telling me that! Could it be that God just might be telling me otherwise? When I say I am "sick" it's because when I hear these people talk about this stuff I literally start feeling sick to my stomach like something isn't right. I refuse to become a paranoid, end of the world type Christian. I do believe that God could/would/can/will tell someone to supply "x" amount of food for "x" amount of time for "x" amount of people but I also believe that it doesn't mean God is telling us to live in fear.
another thing I disagree with is all the secrecy. It's freaking me out. I think that's what doesn't set well with me the most. You can't even tell your friends and family what your plans are? You don't want these people who love and care about you to even have your address? Sounds a little cult-ish to me. Hold on a minute, I'm not saying they are going to start a cult but what I am saying is "DON"T DRINK THE KOOL-AID!" Be cautious and mindful. Pray, pray, pray and pray some more. If I am to move out of state let God tell me in His own way. Stop pushing your convictions on me. I'm starting to become totally closed off to this subject. As soon as someone starts talking about survival I tense up, roll my eyes and think here we go again...Up until now I have kept my mouth shut because what good is throwing pearls before swine to have them trample on them the tear ME into pieces. And because i don't think they give a rats ass what my opinion is because is differs from their own. I get the feeling that that they would basically say "the hell with you then." I will not be subject to some kind of dictatorship, I am not going to bow down to anyone. Not even Andrew. They and he are not my God and I will not let them speak for me or make my decisions. And I will no longer be ashamed of myself, my thoughts or reactions because that's the way God made me. I have to start sticking up for myself. So there you have it. What I really think about tall this nonsense. And to be clear, IF you so happen to feel as though the Lord is calling you away I have nothing wrong with that just don't tell me that He is also telling me to get up and go too.
Re-reading this I see that I am really pissed off about this whole thing but it's good to get it out and let it go.
I don't mean to laugh, but lol. Not about your irritation, which is COMPLETELY understandable, but at your closing comment. Hahahaaaa, so true. We're supposed to be having a fear of the LORD here... Which is not to say that my mind has been changed from when we made the decision to move here. "A wise man sees danger and avoids it" but we are working here with DETERMINATION to do what is right for our family, not out of fear that the end is near.
ReplyDeleteAND, I want you to move out of state because we are so very very happy and peaceful here. We have so much fun. And I'm selfish and want you to be with me. Hahahahahaaaaa.
I know I am selfish with you too. lol
DeleteLive where God tells you to. Love who God tells you to love. Be grateful for what you have in front of you. Know that God will take care of you and your loved ones in His own way no matter where you or they are. (No grammar here) And there is no reason to get stressed out because God holds you in the palm of His hand everyday all day.
ReplyDeleteJesus said the bad times we're supposed to look at and deal with are the ones we're facing on a day by day basis. Literally, He said, "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." (Mat 6:34, ESV) Even wars aren't to make us anxious (maybe angry, but not frightened: "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet." (Mat 24:6 ESV). All of us are indestructible till the Lord calls us home or comes for us in the clouds. But at the same time, our wise care and stewardship of our resources and tools for service, especially our bodies, souls, and spirits, is a responsibility for which we need both the fear of God and the guiding grace of God. Trying to ward off tomorrow's trouble and suffering can often distract us from the duties God is calling us to and enabling us for today.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your comments. Thank you Aunt Cathy and David for your words of wisdom. Andrew and I have actually just agreed on living one day at a time and living at peace with one another. The Lord will let us know what to do when the time comes but until then we just need to be ok with where we are at and the people around us. It's hard to let go of animosity sometimes but I know that God wants me to be forgiving and loving and just because I don't understand the things going on around me doesn't mean it isn't God.
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