Changed over time by the invisible Hand of God shaping and molding our lives to conformity in Christ.  Decisions made, urges abated, triumphs recounted until we find ourselves surrounded by truly, nice people that want to have a life with us.  Then the weariness, the caution, the difficulty begins as we are pulled to and fro by our whimsies.  How shall we plan for a future retirement which will apparently never come, as evidenced by the prophetic signs of the storm to come?  May I pursue this relationship Lord when to do so will take attention, energy, time and treasure away from concentration upon Your desires for my life?  How do I balance the education in my head with the discernment in my heart?

Father, I see it coming and even those agnostics, atheists and mockers are coming to us in search of satisfaction.  Those who claim not to believe demonstrate daily the overwhelming influence of the Absolute Truth of God.  We all know something is coming and though unbelievers don’t know what to do about it, it is obvious that they possess the seeds of inquiry.  I am finding it so hard to remain silent when those coming to us are almost pleading for answer, comfort, understanding or worse yet confirmation.  Father, don’t let them be confused Lord, please let them see Your Majesty, Glory, Patience and Might before it is too late.

We who have learned, listened to and practiced your word know what soon comes.  There is no hope for this nation as many religious leaders would have us promote.  We have turned a blind eye to God and forsaken his favor, warnings and blessing.  There will be no last minute donning of sack cloth, burying our faces in the dust and crying out in humility for God’s forgiveness.  That will only come after subjection to tragedy, reality and tribulation.  God is coming and each heart knows this to be truth.  He is not coming to thank us for the wonderful job that we have done with what we have been given nor to pal around with us in golden age fellowship, but to rule and reign as the God that He Is.  For those who have headed His heraldic call, turned away from sin and maintained belief in His saving grace there will be a much different end.  Father grant us peace, a lasting peace that will only come under Your Righteous Hand and Heart.  We Love You, and although we have love for things in this world we shall not befriend it and accept enmity with You in such exchange.  Poor with Jesus is Eternally more wealthy than prosperity in this world.  Praise Your Mighty Name Lord Jesus, Amen.