Another Mindless blog
Sunday  September 30, 2007
I will be the first to admit I am guilty of wanting, dare I say sometimes demand proof from God. Not only his existence, but why he won’t show himself in more provable ways. In today’s message, James made a good point, but is probably the hardest thing for most people to do. Don’t argue, just walk away. Most of us are predisposed to argue. Heck some people get paid to do something most of us gladly do for free. Argue. I admit that we don’t try to show Jesus in our lives except when it is convenient for us, or when we feel the need to argue why OUR Jesus is superior. I can not prove to anyone that Jesus is real, I just know. Even with my jaded opinion of this wonderful world of ours, I believe. I have seen a lot of wonderful things happen here at St. James. I have never seen a group of people that really mean it when they say “We accept all.” But you know what, St.James is the real deal. I have had more positive experiences here that has helped my life, my spiritual life compared to before St.James, well it has virtually exploded. As some of you can imagine my life was a pretty wild one to say the least. I could have cared less what anyone thought much less Jesus. I became so jaded, I gave up on this whole God and Jesus mess. I am here to tell you that there is a GOD and he is truly powerful. HE took this broken spirit, life and gave it new breath. And you know what, most everything I was first told about Jesus is a bunch of hooey. I was always told to clean up your life and soul before you come to God. What I have found is the exact opposite. You are not strong enough to clean you life and soul up. Only God has the power to REALLY clean it up. And he moved with such subtlety, that before I knew it everything that I thought was OK, I no longer wanted to do. I am still amazed at the way he moved and shook my life up. The best part was being able to see the changes in myself and my outlook on life. Jesus is an amazing person. Just give him a chance, he just might surprise you. If you look closely enough, I promise you will see you proof. It will in all likelihood not be a burning bush. However, you won’t be disappointed. Give him a chance, you got everything to lose, and even more to gain.
