Recently, I read
some statistics that were staggering.
For example, people in America believe America is losing its
religion. 77% of America, according to a
recent gallop poll, feels our core of honoring God is lost. However, when asked if more Americans
regained their faith would it make for a positive impact, 75% said YES! What just happened? If we agree that there must be a re-emerging
of faith in God and that would produce a positive effect in society, why
is it not happening?
As a pastor, every
time I see an empty seat on Sunday, I feel so badly. I know people are not more involved in
attending Church because they don’t always feel it’s relevant. In other words, we know spinach is good for
us, but I really don’t want to eat it.
Well, perhaps you would if you learned some creative ways of fixing it.
Church must
become a relevant place for people to meet and become energized for their busy
life. We, as leaders, must come up with
tools to help people, encourage them, and lift the spirit of families. Life is difficult with so many global
challenges on display daily. People need
answers and at times, a simple “Peace, be still” is enough. As Christians, we
have a duty to embrace a lifestyle of loving our neighbor as ourselves. Helping someone else is a sure way of
receiving help yourself. We encourage
our children to grow in all areas and watch who they get involved with.
As leaders of the
Church community, we need to always be learning, growing, and keeping our
communication current. The Gospel will
never change. The content will always
remain but how we rehearse it, teach it, mentor
it, MUST employ the 21st century. No one wants to be around leadership that
acts like their cat just died. The
question we need to ask is “Do I believe what I’m saying?”. If so, then let’s say it with rich enthusiasm
and conviction. Remember, we must first
be able to encourage ourselves. God
called us for such a time as this. It is
not easy, by any means. But God created
within you the substance of an overcomer. We cannot change people. God is the only One qualified to do that.
But, we can be present in the moment to give the WORD. The results belong to the Lord. `People
want hope! They want to believe a better
day is available to them. Show them the
way. Do we, as leaders, surround
ourselves with the right people? We need
encouragers, healers, faith builders.
Life is tough enough, let’s not exercise the negative over and over.
Remember, people
are policy. Without us raising up great quality people, our ideas will go
nowhere. People are needed to help carry
out the best of your vision. In order
for your vision to be accomplished, be sure you are effectively becoming
involved with the American families’ vision. Single-head families are
struggling. Mom’s, dad’s, and communities are at high risk. We need to show through great articulation,
programs, and mentoring how to get to a better place. Let’s drop self-absorption. Drop self-pity and negative emotions. Let us pray together for a strong moral fiber
to re-enter our society. If polls are a
measure of what we really want as Americans, then let’s roll up our sleeves,
start digging and believe that a nation of God-fearing Americans is just around
the bend.
Until the Next Time,
Prophet Kathie
