Showing posts with label faith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label faith. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

No Faith

Okay, I have to admit it. I have lost faith. I didn't ever think I could lose my faith, but it has been repeatedly attacked in the last few months until I no longer can put my trust in the system. Yes, that's right, I no longer have faith in the U.S. government. I no longer believe it is representing me. I no longer believe it is protecting our religious freedoms. I no longer believe it is following the Law of the Land (called the Constitution!). I no longer believe the majority of politicians are honest. I no longer believe it is protecting life (legalizing murder we call abortion!). I no longer believe it is being run by capable people for the most part (left or right). I no longer believe it is honest (hypocrisy abounds in the politicians and the laws they pass!). I no longer believe the wrongs can be reversed. That is, without the help of God. I do believe that God has allowed this government to remain in power. I do believe that I should submit to the laws of the land as long as they do not violate the commands of God. (I will comment concerning the legal system and Constitution later.) I do believe I should pray for our government and leaders. I do believe that I should hope for God's providential hand turning us from our ways as soon as we repent and seek Him. I do believe in the American people. So, maybe I haven't lost my faith. Maybe, I'm just frustrated at the evil and wicked ways of our government. Maybe, I'm frustrated at the apathy of the general public. Maybe, I'm frustrated because we are allowing sin to rule the day instead of righteousness.

But regardless, I will not lose faith in my King! I will look forward to His return as the Most Righteous rules the earth! I will have faith in Him!

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

New Sermon Series

Well, I've spent quite a bit of time praying about and meditating on what book of the Bible I should use as my text for my Sunday morning sermons, and here is the result. I will start preaching from the book of I Peter this Sunday and tentatively finish the book of 2 Peter at the end of August. I Peter is a great book of hope and encouragement, and 2 Peter is a great book about faith and alertness. (I think that both books are very needed in our society today.) So, please pray for me as I develop these sermons and seek God's direction for our church.