Tammie, you described it oh so well! You really summed it up. This “new normal” is so disturbing to me. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, but for them, it’s a train. For us, it’s the Lord Jesus coming to get us. I try to warn people, but I just get “the look.” And silence. If and when there is a reply, it’s the usual responses we all have heard; I’ll spare you. Hopefully seeds have been planted. Yes, the world is in chaos, but "In Him we live and move and have our being..." (Acts 17:44) The Lord has been dealing with me about this. We have to stir up the gift of God in us. For me it means praising and thanking Him before my feet hit the ground when I get out of bed. Praying in the spirit and quietly singing worship songs at every available moment. That ignites the Light in us that wards off the darkness. Carrying His presence and His power with me wherever I go. Asking Him to see people the way He sees them and to have His compassion to the best of my little ability. Even if they are arrogant and wicked and critical and judgemental and offensive and deluded. It's all about Him. Christ Jesus is the only answer to every problem on earth. I don't try to warn people any more -- unless the Holy Spirit creates the opportunity and prompts me to do it. I just try to keep my mind on Him as much as I can -- and some days it's hard -- and things just kind of fall into place. This is the time for us to shine! Gross darkness covers the earth. Switch on the light! It's no use shouting at the darkness. If this resonates with your heart, then please do it. I highly recommend it. The joy of the Lord is our strength. Rejoice in Him always. This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. The Lord will put an infectious smile on your dial if you let Him. You can be a force for good wherever you go -- even if you don't say a word. He will keep you in perfect peace if you put Him front and centre in your mind. And that peace will affect everything and everyone around you. It's the heart, afraid of dying, that never learns to live... Rise up son and daughter of God! If you are tired and weak and hurting, look to Him. Take one step forward and watch the Lord give you the desire and the power to run. "Kent says, As I have mentioned before, I do believe our presence here on Earth is holding back the Tribulation; I am sure the Devil is chomping at the bit." HA! We are ALL chomping at the bit, but we have the same reasons, but different one from the devil!
