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Over the past week social media has been unbearable. I have cried, become angry and felt as though I was going to become physically sick. I have felt as though my voice and God’s Word has been dragged through the mud and the more I have tried to combat this feeling of betrayal within myself tears began to form as I thought about how God is going to react.
Unless you have been hiding in the middle of nowhere then you will more then likely know what has caused me such distress. You even more so understand my distress if you have followed me on this site for very long because I am a firm believer in Biblical marriage. With the Supreme Courts ruling more happened then just the tarnishing of a Biblical union - a division of the people has been broadened even more then it was before. There has even become a division of those who claimed to be part of the Church as they have begun to also shy away from the basic teaching. As a Christian body we have decided to stop talking about topics because they may offend someone that we know (more on this in a later post).
We ourselves have allowed marriage to become what it is today. As a Christian body we have shown the world that marriage is just like any other relationship and sometimes just as sinful. We have said without words but with actions that marriage is not a union that is condoned by God but one that it is just like any other worldly union. One where we can bash our loved one, we can cheat on our love one and when life gets tough we can simply walk away from our loved one because we have lost that loving feeling (please note I do believe that there are reasons for a sound Biblical divorce).
The fact remains that marriage is still a Biblical union no matter what the Supreme court rules. This is where it is important to remember that just because by law it is now legal for the LGBT community to get married it does not mean that it is a union that will be accepted by God. The only thing it is allowing is for them to gain benefits that as a marriage unit have been able to be part of for well since the beginning.
More than ever we have been slapped in the fact with the fact that America is no longer a Christian nation and again this is our fault. Yes it is true we are to blame. We have turned into yet another country who once was blessed by God that has now turned it’s back on God. In the up coming days, months and years I am sure that we will see God’s judgement more and more. But the fact remains that He will care for us and provide for us if we remain faithful.
So where do we go from here many have asked? We continue doing the same things that we were always suppose to be doing. We pray to God daily for those who are lost remembering that no sin is greater then another sin. We need to continue to let our beliefs known even though it means that we will notice our friends separate themselves from us. We also continue to dig into God’s Word striving to walk in the ways that He would have us to do. We must stop making a mocker of the gift of true Biblical marriage that we have been given.
I don’t know what will happen from here. I don’t know what we as a Christian body will suffer through. What I do know is that I serve a God who loves us all and who will always reveal Himself to those who remain faithful. I also know that God blesses those who choose to live a marriage that is following His design.
So Until Next Time Just Keep Soaring 4 Him,
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Good stuff 🙂 Don’t ever be afraid to speak the truth in love.
Awww thank you Sarah. I truly believe that is the root of the problem. We have been so scare to speak truths that we have ultimately become the punching bags of the world.
Thank you for your words. It does seem that right now, Christians are the only ones who are worried about offending people. No one else is worried about who they might offend. And it seems ridiculous that the Supreme Court has decided they know better what is good for our nation than we do. This issue has been voted down twice by the people of our nation. It hurts my heart, and at times makes me wonder if I did the right thing by having my kids. What kind of a world are they going to grow up in? But then I realize that if I make sure that they know the Lord, and know His word, then I’m preparing them for the battle. That’s what we are facing, a battle. But we have the ultimate Warrior on our side.
I have been one of those who haven’t commented on anything or posted anything about anything for fear that I would offend someone, but there have been numerous posts on my feed supporting the decision of the supreme court. I need to stand up for my faith. There’s a song on the Passion 2012 CD, I’m Not Ashamed that I think we should all listen to. The chorus is, “I’m not ashamed of the One who saved my soul, I’m not ashamed of the One who saved my soul. This fire inside of me, is burning for Your name. No I’m not ashamed, no I’m not ashamed.” We really should be shouting from the rooftops, but we are so afraid of hurting someone, or in my case, losing friends, that we keep quiet. We need that fire lit back inside of the church, but until we allow the holy spirit to move inside of ourselves, and our churches, it won’t happen. People in other countries are dying for their faith, while we keep quiet.
Thank you for this message and your passion for the Lord. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog.
Oh sweet friend I completely understand. Since Friday I have been on a spiritual warfare that I never thought I would be on. Yet, God’s Words are what we need to cling to in these times. Yes we will lose friends and yes we will offend others. However what brings me comfort is the fact that no one will ever be able to question where I stand. I have friends who are homosexual they love me just as I love them, yet we know where we both stand. I also have non-believer friends and again they know where I stand. Again they love me just the same. Standing firm on our beliefs doesn’t mean that we need to be evil to the person who is doing what we feel is morally wrong. We are commanded to hate the sin but love the sinner.
Even though my following is small (family really) I have followed your lead. (I also added a link back to your blog post.) Thank you again for your words.
https://tntscott.wordpress.com/2015/06/29/im-sick/
I am so glad that this post has encouraged you to speak out. We should never be afraid to share what God lays on our hearts. But, I totally understand I am so not a fan of confrontation either.
Thank you for this post!
I enjoy reading blogs like yours. The Bible study, recipes, housekeeping tips, beautiful pictures, are a way to keep me grounded at home. But yours is the first post I have found that has had some salt mixed in with the light. If we as Christians are not talking about sin to the world, who will?
I’m proud of you and thank you!
As Christians it is our jobs to call each other out when we need to. I have several friends who keep me grounded daily and for that I am thankful. It is not always easy to hear but it is always done because they love me. It isn’t our place to judge others but it is our place to show others the truth that comes from Jesus. And you are very right if we won’t then who will?
Amen!
I have felt this exact same way this week. I know that it is because of our silence on such issues for the past decades that is has gotten to where it is. Unfortunately it now seems that the battle lines are clearly drawn-those who believe Gods Word and those who don’t. We still need to be loving but it is time to collectively let our voices be heard.
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You are right. We are to blame. And our country is going to be judged by God.
Keep telling the truth!