11 “Now therefore say to the people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem, ‘This is what the Lord says: Look! I am preparing a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. So turn from your evil ways, each one of you, and reform your ways and your actions.’ 12 But they will reply, ‘It’s no use. We will continue with our own plans; we will all follow the stubbornness of our evil hearts.’”
Jeremiah 18:11-12
Jeremiah is trying to convince the Israelites to turn back from their wicked ways and recommit to God. To no avail they make an excuse saying "it's no use" and continue to follow their evil hearts.
Lately I've been struggling with the quality of people's heart. Church, small group or any form of activities that we do, to me seems fake and such a waste of time. Whats the purpose of doing church when we're not genuine..?
I had a spiritual conversation with a brother today regarding why I don't attend CG as often, as I should. Granted I do have so much on my table regarding my test as well as serving at church and at my brothers, but there's apart of me that feels bitter at the apathy that is place in church. I get frustrated because I don't see change. I feel like there's so much fakeness.. People saying the right things or doing the right thing, but missing the point of why we come to church. I feel like these meetings are a waste because the deeper issues aren't being addressed. We have the same program or spiritual cycle that goes on and goes year after year. People coming for the wrong reasons (ie meeting sig. others, fellowship etc) and not enough of surrendering to God. At times.. I feel like what I rather would have is an organic cell group... rather than meeting up as members of the body once a week, be more like friends. Don't meet because we need to but because we want to...
Well enough of me ranting on about this... the deeper issue is myself.
Indeed I am the biggest culprit as well. Before I start talking bad about church and how their not surrendering... I need to examine myself.. I am the one with the bigger plank... I know this feeling of hopelessness comes from the evil one instilling stubbornness in my heart. I wish, I pray for change.
God forgive me for being complacent in your work. Forgive me for judging those around me rather than examining my own heart. Help me to be more proactive about my faith to instill a change within the hearts of fellow brothers and sisters around me. Thank you for bring this up into light. Protect me from the evil one.
In Jesus Name
Amen
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