The Honest Words of a Frustrated Preacher
2 responses to “The Honest Words of a Frustrated Preacher”
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Angel, I read your reflection and I am in total in agreement with you. I understand your frustration because it’s the same frustration that beholds me and many others that don’t have a voice. Although, you and I may not see eye to eye in the whole higher power concept, I must say that I too was once a believer. Looking back; and reflecting on it, I was never happy with the fact that there’s but one bible yet so many denominations! As a mature adult, it’s easy for me to make that connection today and hence, understand the reason. There are as many denominations as there are needs to be met by man. Mans desire to interpret the bible to fit his needs is the sole reason why churches don’t seem to have the appeal they once did. I for one keep my mind open to the possibility of one day making such a connection with a power greater than myself but truth be said, I gotta find him on my own because the preachers who’s job to bring in the sheep is back firing rather, they seem to be scarring them off ( I’m talking about the normal thinking people not the mentally challenged who seem to stay for more). How do you stay faithful to God’s people as you stand in disagreement with our current church leadership? That’s a tough one because turning against the church could be seen as turning against the people especially, when there won’t be a shortage of preacher who will try to bring you down. I will tell you this, “perhaps this is your calling”! To save man from greed, lust, power… in other words to save them from some preachers and their churches. It’s kinda scary when you think how today you not only fight outside worldly forces, but also battle the sinful forces inside the church. “Your in for big fight”, maybe the biggest one of your life. Your are going against what has already been established, and to some extent accepted, (David and Goliath) My suggestion is to tighten your belt and as the bible says pick up your cross and follow me. Hey, the little man doesn’t always loose so don’t despair.
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Love your words! You minister to me, you made me think and you make me laugh, Hey, the little man doesn’t always loose so don’t despair.” LOL! God bless you, whomever you are…thank you!
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