I’m going to go against the grain here and make some bold observations. I can do this because I have lived it. This world seems to have lost purpose. People bickering and fighting over things that, in the long run, just do not matter. Husbands and wives failing at marriage (yep I’m guilty) neighbors fighting over petty differences (yep guilty too), people arguing over politics (again guilty). Kindness and support seem to be dwindling. Heck if you want to be entertained by jerks and arrogant mouthpieces just check out marketplace on Facebook. Belittling, mocking, insulting, harassing. We as humans should be embarrassed. Life doesn’t have to be so difficult. God did not create us to be miserable. He created us be be loving and empathetic toward one another. To just be there when we are needed by others. As I am beginning my new journey in faith I am concerned. So many seem so far from even caring to understand what salvation is. And I’m truly worried. I wish I had conversations like this with my dad. I don’t know where he stood on things. And it scares me. I know some out there just do not believe. I’ve never been that person because I never felt I could deny a creator…someone beyond my understanding. Where I failed was to take the time to understand the relationship I was missing out on and the risk I was taking. I’m so thankful that my wife got so angry at me that I had to agree to counseling and even more happy that this demand led me to my pastor and his wife. My eyes are open, my mind is intrigued and my heart is full. I have had the pleasure of serving in leadership roles in the past in which my judgment was trusted. I pray those same people, if they have not sought salvation, please do so. Please believe you have a soul and it only gets to use that body for a short time. My plea is one of empathy and love. Seek, ask questions, learn as much as you can, and most importantly pray for God to come into your heart.

God you are awesome. I know that you are working in my life. I pray that each and every person (even the ones rolling their eyes) feel your grace. Amen