Neither do alternative explanations for the history of humanity nor the man centered, false-peace oriented theories of a egalitarian future hold any water.  God created the world, you know it, I know it and no amount of political gerrymandering, motivational speaking or impactful media campaigns will change the facts.  What these do accomplish is changes in perspective, disinformation of the masses and creation of false senses either of fear or security.  After all perspective and perception describe the lenses, or self defined parameters by which we interpret incoming stimuli or data.

If a well funded group of radicals, of any variety, is determined to promote the acceptability for any particular act they must first change society’s perception of that philosophy/practice to the opposite of its current polarity standing.  For example; communism was vilified in the United States for so long that people were actually jailed just for the mere suspicion that they may be involved in any participatory group supporting this ideology.  It is a failed experiment that does not stand up to historical analysis or empirical documentation, yet our children speak of it as if it may be our next “great new” solution.  Our perception has been altered, and it was done by a dedicated group of idealists who understood that in order to achieve their ends, however damaging or unrealistic they must change the perception of their political constructs and alter the perspective of our youth toward this failed experiment.  Unfortunately, they were right and we see evidence splattered across our media daily.

What is really at stake in this current debate centered climate?  Unfortunately it is the same deception versus truth argument permeating Man’s history.  There are only two sides and one celebrates, seeks and sponsors truth, justice and a God centered perception of the universe and the other upholds ideals of unbridled self-actualization, power and elitist indoctrination of common citizenry.  The battle has never changed merely the players.

These things must and will come to pass because it is God’s Will and plan for humanity materializing before global eyes.  We bemoan this or that person being put in charge of this or that asset, when if we look to their motivations we see that they are the exact characters necessary to usher in the change which God foretold.  God is in charge and all things serve Him, regardless of perspective or perception.  In the end which appears not far off all this will be revealed even to the most deceived characters.  As the Lord spoke the Truth will indeed set you free, however it will also incarcerate you if you do not heed its warnings.  After all Truth is the only thing which is free of the controlling guidelines of perception.  Praise God in All His Glory.  In Jesus’ Name.

Blessings can be totally scrapped.  God intends for all of us to do pivotal things in advance of His Kingdom.  I believe that my greatest regrets will be when He shows me what I could have done had I listened and readily obeyed.

Solomon was truly blessed.  Yet he refused to listen to all God had said to Him and because of it at the end of Solomon’s rule, the Lord divided the tribes of Israel between two would-be-rulers.  Jeroboam and Rehoboam, neither of who followed the Word of the Lord, nor for that matter listened to those respected advisers attempting to offer Godly council.  Instead these two men served themselves and false gods, choosing to squander the blessing God had selected them to receive.  I believe that the Lord selects us each for a blessing and then we choose to follow His direction or give up that blessing in exchange for truffles, treasures and party hats.

It began with Adam and continues with each one of us.  The saddest thing is that unlike Adam we have already been washed by the Precious Blood of a Spotless Lamb.  Our dilemma is tragic.  That we now choose sin and disobedience over grand duty to Kingdom is truly heartbreaking.  I see myself daily, pass up opportunities or too-quickly put myself in tandem with an unrepentant sin, effectively negating the Grace I know God has stored up for me.

Is it really that tough a decision?  Is it really that simple, choose God or the world, sin and the devil?  Lord, let me choose right.  Wash me of any unrepentant or hidden sin.  Don’t let me hold even a vestige of desire for the lesser life promised by this world.  Give me the strength and presence of mind to choose correctly when given the opportunity to rise above and willingly give my back, mind and heart to Kingdom Work.  Please don’t let any of us be like those two young men who determined to serve themselves instead of step forward into their Grace-Filled destinies.  Thank you, Lord Jesus.  Father God what You have constructed is a masterpiece beyond comparison.  Amen.

Wrestling with Spirit of God must be done, especially in circumstances where you cannot surrender to His Love, Wisdom, and Counsel.  Do not depart, though avenues of escape will taunt you throughout your journey.  For they lead to wondering, contrivance and craftiness in Nod or other cities of men.  Lay hold of your righteous blessing and if you must question God, do not let Him go until you have received the price of strife.  For the Lord wishes that you were cold or hot but to stay lacking belief or direction is a fate worse than departure.  At least the departed have made choice through belief in self, satisfaction and satan.  They know whom they serve.

I pity the lost in their abandon but feel greater sadness at those who are unwilling to stand up and voice their discontent with an Almighty God that loves them enough to listen to such inquisition.  That plight is one for which I will fight.  I cannot stand idle in faith while those around me squander power, authority and fulfilled existence at the expense of cowardice, indecision or doubt.  Do not expect to remain in my sphere and not be prompted, prodded, pushed or contested.  For I too have struggled with God and He won.  I carry with me the dislocations of my contention but I never let go until receiving His Blessings of Grace upon my life.  Although, I highly recommend surrender over strife, if the choices are sitting on the fence in noncommittal tepidity or wrestling with the Almighty, then I council you to fight with all you are worth.  To Him be the Glory, Honor, Praise and Service.  He is my God and I His man.  Thank You Father in the name of Jesus I pray for those who have yet to see Your Truth.  May You have mercy on us all.  Amen.

Father, I cannot begin to enumerate the times I have violated my conscience and clearly sidestepped, avoided, circumvented or just plain disobeyed Your commands and will for my life.  A life which, You created, You saved, You own, and for which You provide sustenance, water, air, warmth and shade.  If there ever was a child who has looked into his Father’s face and arrogantly waggled his fist it has been me.  There is nothing I own, No skill I do not owe to Your grace, no place I can truly count as mine, even my understanding of love was born when I first encountered Your Heart.  The weight of my guilt was too heavy for me to carry one step further into life, so You took it away from me.  There is nothing I have done physically, morally, philosophically or otherwise that could have purchased, earned or bargained for such kindness.

To say that because I believe in You and Your love for us grants me this abundance, bounty, forgiveness and wisdom is far too large and wonderful a concept for my tiny mind.  I say that I am grateful, but that is fragile.  I say that I love You but we know how weak my love has been.  I say that I will serve You but all indications are that I do this for myself.  I say that I believe yet hold on to my sin in direct contradiction of such understanding.  I say that I walk by faith but will not take the first step toward darkness even though my torch gleams.  I am thankful that none of my salvation depends on my worthiness, practices, righteousness or honor because of these things I am in short supply.  Give me true humility Father, the kind which calls me to love the unlovable simply because it is that which You require.  Teach me to give freely, wash my conscience so that I may be free to follow You in Faith, Love and Truth.  How is it that You love me when all I appear to do is fail?  Thank You for always letting me get back up to try again.  Jesus My Lord, Amen.