We worry, we stress, we complain, we walk in fear, we tread with anxiety, and for what? I can't touch anything I may get the virus. I can't go anywhere I may get the virus. I can't.......I can't...... and on and on.
We buy toilet paper by the groves and hold it hostage. No anti-bacterial wipes, no hand sanitizer, (this makes sense) no water, no eggs, but there is lots of alcohol available. What are we doing? Becoming desperate!!!
People are scared and we hear and see a lot about prayer or praying. Some say this will be a spike in church attendance once it is over. After 9/11 there was a spike in church attendance, briefly, and then in less than a year it dropped off again. Why? The 9/11 was in New York, it outraged Americans near and far; but, it did not have a lasting effect. Why? It was short lived - meaning the towers went down and within a few months it was not a hot topic any longer and did not directly affect most Americans.
Sometimes God has to get our attention. I am not saying God sent this virus, nor saying that China sent the virus (or even George Soros). What I am saying is that many are beginning to pray and if this virus was over now, many would be back to their normal lives and not even thinking about God, His involvement, or even His existence.
After the multiple years of WW II households were strong in their belief in God and attending church regularly. Something had happened that caused many eyes to open and look for the only HOPE there was and is--which is GOD! Then as we moved further away from WW II, around the mid 70's, attendance in churches began a gradual, then steep decline.
Maybe this is the situation in today's world. God has been out of the picture for a while as the news bombards Trump, the news reports gay/lesbian/transsexuals rights and agenda, the liberal views are forced upon us and if we disagree we are haters, bigots, or terrorists. Well, now, on social media, news, radio, etc. I am hearing more about pray for.............; or we need prayer..............; please pray for............! WHY? People need HOPE! God is hope!!!
Hmmm, maybe God is trying to get our attention. We have been an arrogant peoples, conceited, with a lack of humility. Oh, yes, we still care about things. But, only things that are important to (us) ME! The bleeding heart commercials about animals being abused; aid to illegals, yet care not for the homeless veterans, or just homeless, and abortion is supported , even up to full term. With these examples we could go on and on. But wait; what are we doing? Where do we go? What is our hope?
2 Chronicles 7: 14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Daniel 9: 18 O my God, incline your ear and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations, and the city that is called by your name. For we do not present our pleas before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. 19 O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act. Delay not, for your own sake, O my God, because your city and your people are called by your name.”
Please replace city with AMERICA and by your name with ONE NATION UNDER GOD and take this meaning to heart. It is not our righteousness but GOD'S MERCY. We, Americans and peoples world-wide, need to call upon HIS name.
Thank you for reading with me this far. I do hope it makes sense to you. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny
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