“If every Christian were just like me, what kind of Church would this be?” Remember that mantra from Sunday school or sometimes during the morning service? Often times we feel comfortable around people that think like us or even have the same thoughts, likes and dislikes we have.
Familiar surroundings allow us to relax in the atmosphere we find ourselves in and we can share thoughts, insights and feelings with those around us (sounds a lot like fellowship). Being surrounded by like people with like passions or beliefs sounds like the type of place I would want to worship corporately, but adopting the thought presented earlier; “If every Christian were just like me, what kind of Church would this be?” would cause me to answer with the following words, “Sometimes encouraged, sometimes discouraged, sometimes happy, many times sad, sometimes up and sometimes down” I guess messed up would sum it all up!” Before you think, “wow, this writer is really hard on himself”, let me elaborate.
We all have problems, issues, setbacks, trial and shortcomings, if ever saint were just like me, whom could I turn to for strength and encouragement? If every saint were just like me, there would be no diversity in the church, or in the ministry, there would be one gift in the body.
I thank God for the diversity among the saints; some have overcome obstacles and am strengthened while others have yet to overcome. The strong are to bear the infirmity of the weak, when I can’t pray for myself, it is true the spirit of God makes intercession for us with groaning that cannot be uttered, but oh how encouraging when a brother or sister in Christ says to you, you’ve been on my mind and I’m praying for you”. If I was strong and every saint was just like me, seldom would I need to look to God or my brother in Christ because I’m all right (all by myself). I am glad that everyone is not like me, there is always someone stronger that me, that I can got and learn something from.
Be who you are in Christ and let God mold you into the person that He desires you to be; someone else is waiting on that Gift that God had placed in you, so they may be strengthened and encouraged.
Originally posted 2007-12-28 02:02:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Filed under Observation of Fact, Thought Provoking!, Valid Questions by on Oct 18th, 2011. Comment. 
It seems that believers will try many things to please God; they want Salvation so they can make it into Heaven; going to church, singing in the choir or being an usher or in the ministry. The truth is that none of your acts or attempts to be “right” (Isaiah 64.6) with God will work! No matter how devout, pious, religious, mega church affiliated of self sanctified.
If you want to please God, look at what the Bible Says:
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Originally posted 2009-03-22 03:43:16. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Filed under I can't believe you said that!, Observation of Fact, Thought Provoking!, Valid Questions, Writing out loud by on Aug 2nd, 2011. Comment.
In response to the many people on the Internet who search the phrase “Going with The Grain Instead Of Against it” and were brought to this web site. I’m mot sure what you were searching for, but you gave me some inspiration to post this blog. Read more on Going with the grain…
Originally posted 2010-01-04 23:07:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Filed under I can't believe you said that!, On Point!, Writing out loud by on Jul 31st, 2011. Comment.
Why do some believers feel such guilt because they missed Sunday worship? I tell you the burden is so heavy on most believer, they think they are going to be struck by lightning for missing a day. I can remember when growing up and in most places of worship the follow is stated by the preacher: “The Bible says to Forsake Not the Assembling of your selves together” This is another improper use of Gods word to instill fear in the people of God. Am I saying the scripture does not say this? What I am saying is your not given the entire meaning of whats being said. Read more on So you did'nt go to church on Sunday?…
Originally posted 2009-12-20 21:18:48. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Filed under Church attendance, Thought Provoking!, Uncategorized by on Jul 29th, 2011. 2 Comments.
