TRUST SPIRIT

I have been reading conversations from churches in prominent denominations.  I have witnessed the frustration and disappointment of those who lead and those who follow leaders of churches in major denominations.  The consensus is that we are living in strange times.  There seems to be a different experience of "church", one that is unfamiliar to most "baby boomers". Many are asking why are there so many problems with our leaders and diminishing numbers in the pews? This is often answered by saying that this is a sign of the times.

In some ways this is true.  Often when change comes, we don't understand or see the changing process clearly.  It is usually the work of some historian who looks back and identifies when and how the change occurred. This I believe is an evolutionary shift. Spirit is working.  Then what is our job during this period? It is our responsibility to trust Spirit. We quickly forget that those of us who claim God as our Source cannot at the same time believe that everything is being destroyed.  We who are empowered by the Holy Spirit should see what others cannot. Is God creating or destroying? Do you trust that whatever God is doing will produce good for God's people. If we knew or understood all that happens around us, we  would be as God. But our greatest responsibility is living the best that we can everyday.  If we are members of a congregation that is struggling, what have we offered  that can be a balm for the healing of that group.  How have we ushered in the healing that needs to occur.  How do we bring peace into the situation. It is not our job to judge, punish, or kill those who have harmed the church, it is our responsibility to make it better , and if you don't believe you can, go where you believe you can make a difference.  Each day we are called to be the best that God intends for our lives.  Be the BEST!.  Stop complaining, stop procrastinating, know that you are a powerful ONE. Do what God has given you to do. Trust Spirit...All things work together for good...

Peace