Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Harvest…

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap”. Galatians 6:7

I am finally finding my way around Colorado. Not too much but enough to know how to get downtown or to other cities close by. I love the weather despite it wreaking havoc on what seemed to be a dormant sinus issue I was healed from years ago. Now I know what LadyLee was talking about when she said her nose bled when she was here. I finally got a little taste of that. Prayer and 84 antibiotic pills worked it out finally after a 6 week battle. The final diagnosis—environmental allergies. Hmm…I’ll save that subject for another day.

I am really enjoying myself here. When I first got here, I visited several different churches. Just making the rounds you know. Being nice—everybody wants to show off their pastors or believe their church was where I needed to be. I already knew that I had not been reassigned but I figured maybe I would ask G-d one more time. I prayed on it and the answer remained the same. I’m still under my own SF. I watch services via webcast 3 days a week and I happen to be very satisfied.

Of course, not going to church clearly means to all the regular goers that I am in a back-slidden position. Yes, this little minister-in-training has surely left G-d and is clearly listening to a demon in my prayer closet because I have forsaken the assembling of myself with other “saints”. And of course my children will surely be headed down the wrong path now. NOT! I still pray, continue to fast and read my bible everyday. I guess that’s not enough. Now to me opinions are like butts—everybody has one. I have learned that you don’t have to worry about what people say unless you agree with them. I find it quite cute—the concern over my salvation and all that.

I mentioned it because I too have been caught up in activity of going to church. I thought when I got here I would surely fall to the wayside and end up back in some mess that I had already been delivered from. But, I came to the understanding that church was never responsible for keeping me “saved”. It was G-d all the time. The one thing that I really lacked was the confidence in my ability to trust the things that I was learning in my devotional time. I have outgrown that now. A couple of months alone can do that. When I hear a confirmation—it’s nice, but I no longer need it nor seek it.

And of course I need to look at all these MLM businesses that everyone seems to be doing. I think it’s fantastic that they are excited about their businesses. I happen to think that what G-d has given to me is absolutely wonderful and I don’t happen to believe that I need theirs. I thank them for the consideration, but things work according to our faith. Anything we get involved in must excite us and get our creative juices flowing. We must also believe in what we are doing. I tried explaining this but it seemed to go over some heads. The conversation ended with silence. How easily some Christians forget Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths…Oh well. I’m not moving until I see a confirmation. A clear one--like Gabriel, Michael and Moses doing river dance or something. For real!

It simply amazes me on how much work I seem to need to some people. I find it incredibly funny. I know I am reaping a harvest. And it’s still funny to me. In my time evaluating me I had to accept that I have done this too often. The best and biggest lesson I have learned since being here is what I am willing to do doesn’t work for some people. I no longer argue the word—I get that academic knowledge is where some people stopped at so may not see what I see. Their pastors went to seminary and all that good stuff and I haven’t. Surely I couldn’t know anything. I guess have read 1 John 2:27 wrong or something. And G-d has never told me to go seminary so I’m not packing any bags to go either. Church is wonderful. But I always say after you come from service you need to find out what part of the message G-d meant for you. Everyone doesn’t think that. Well, since this harvest has manifested so easily—surely the other ones I’m looking for are just around the corner as well.

Be Blessed.
Chosen.

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Blogger Heart Drops said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm glad I found yours.

You're right, church has become a religious activity that people place all emphasis on. If you don't go every wed. and sun. then you're definitely on your way down. Good luck with finding a church where you will feed and be well-fed!

8:43 AM  
Blogger DJ Diva said...

AMEN!

8:23 AM  
Blogger Serenity3-0 said...

I'm glad you're back! I am also in the process of "making my rounds." I never realized how much "what church you go to" comes up in conversations. But I am planning to take my time about joining a church. I need to observe for a while.

5:49 AM  
Blogger LadyLee said...

Ahhh... the high altitude of Colorado. I remember the nosebleeds and the unquenchable thirst all too well! Thanks for reminding me. I see you are faring much better than I ever did...

The whole church thing leaves me completely baffled. It amazes me to no end how people judge you based on what church you attend. It's as if their approval has to do something with the quality/degree of your salvation. No one seems to care if your needs are getting met, or if you are in the place God has for you. I will never understand that mentality. Never. I CRINGE when I hear people say "Well my people go there, etc.". Yet I hardly ever hear how blessed they are to be in that place.

I think I've learned, within the past few years, that God thinks a bit differently from the crowd... Are we gonna trust Him, or are we gonna do what others want us to do? Tough decisions..

I hope you do find the place that God has for you... I know you will.

12:28 PM  
Blogger Believer said...

I've been there a few times. Folk lookin' at me all cross-eyed because I'm not the cookie-cutter Christian. My journey is unique and God has always takin' me in-and-around for His purpose. He is the greatest Teacher!

Saints...church is just a building. We house the Spirit of the Lord. Y'all heard of havin' church before you get there! PTL!

The wilderness experiences are so important in our lives. God often puts us in predicaments when we must lean on Him solely. Sometimes there will be no pastor or spiritual sister within reach. GO TO JESUS PLEASE! He's nudging you and there will be no lighting bolts or thunder. Just do it!

You get me goin' girl!

I'm certainly linking you in my blog.

Blessings...

Pearls of Wisdom
http://avoicetobeheard.blogspot.com/

2:57 AM  

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