TRANSFORMING YOUR WORLD

Blessings All,
I was thinking about the economic troubles our nation is going through and the fear of a global economic meltdown. At the same time we are fighting two wars while dealing with a host of natural disasters. And of course there is the on-going tragedy of violence in our streets and a younger generation where many are just confused about life and their own identity. Increasing numbers of our youth are engaging in very adult behaviors. Most of those behaviors are not healthy for adults either. Are these cultural maladies mere reflections of a national spiritual illness? I, for one, would answer yes. However, it also indicates that there is a serious spiritual virus that has weakened the witness of the church. I'm certain that we all can think of a multitude of problems facing the church. If the church therefore, is weak, its not surprising that the culture, our nation is growing weak. At first glance it may seem that all will get only worse. Certainly that is a possibility. IS there a Balm in Gilead? Is there a healing salve? Of course, His name Jesus. The question however, is will He be the Lord of the church again and will the church regain its voice to declare Him Lord of All? If He is not Lord of the church then who will show Him to the world? Who will lead the world to His healing salve? "....how can they hear without a preacher?" All the presidential candidates have been talking about change. Real change will come when revival comes to the church. When a people, desperately in love with our Lord, cry out to Him, things will change. "....If my people who are called by my name, would humble themselves and pray, seek my face and turn from their wicked ways then I will hear from Heaven and I WILL heal their land." Pray for revival in our nation.
I am writing this blog while in Virginia at TMFBC. The ministry here is going great. Thank God for a team of hard working, committed lovers of God who believe the best is yet to come. Pray for TMFBC, TMI-ATL and the people of God every where. Next week I'll tell you about a wonderful group of international missionaries I've been so blessed to meet. Their story and impact is amazing. Over one billion people, yes BILLION have received the Gospel because of this group.
Until next time, may our Lord's Love, Peace, Provision and Protection abide with you all.