Monday 29 June 2020

I believe



I wonder ... if you were to go out in the streets and ask people at random to finish this phrase, what would they say:

I believe ... ... ...

I guess some would say I believe the world is in a bad state right now.

Others might hope for better times and believe that all will be well soon.

Some might believe that there's too much fake news in the world and we don't know what to believe as true or lies.

Maybe people believe that they should keep their heads down, work hard and look after their families.

The pessimists may believe that the economy will get worse and people may lose their jobs and homes. This may lead to further problems ahead.

The optimists may believe that all will be well, they'll do well in life and get what they hope for - be it a good job, home, car or whatever.

The conspiracy theorists will believe whatever conspiracy theorists always believe at any moment in time regarding whatever subject we're discussing.

I wonder ... ... ...

How many people would say - I believe in one living God. The Creator of all things. Who is in control of all things no matter what mess we make of this world.

It seems to me, (correct me if I'm wrong), that people these days are distancing themselves from God. You know ... just like when a politician, or a celebrity, a well known personality, does or says something we don't approve of, and his friends and colleagues distance themselves from the statement or the person.

People are distancing themselves from God.

It is not fashionable these days to say we believe in God. It's not the done thing. We keep our beliefs and religion to ourselves. We don't discuss them openly, in public, at work, or in the pub, the gym or elsewhere. Some of us don't even discuss religion at home.

There was a time when people prayed as a family at home. There was a time when people prayed in schools before lessons began. There was a time when people made the Sign of the Cross before meals, or said Grace.

What? Say Grace before meals in a restaurant? You must be joking. People will think I am weird.

People will think I am weird.

That is why we distance ourselves from God. That is why we don't openly talk about Him. That is why we don't pray so often. Or teach our children about God. It's the school's job to teach about God - but - the school does not, because it sees this as the parents' job. And the children grow up not knowing God.

You cannot distance yourself from Someone you do not know.

And generations grow up not knowing God breeding more generations not knowing God even more.

And a world without God is chaos.
That's what I believe.

23 comments:

  1. I'm with you on this Victor. People are distancing themselves from God for various reasons but the main reason is that interrupts their life. I also agree that a world without God is a world of chaos. Current state as proof.

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    1. It's great to see you visiting here again, Bill. Thanx.

      Yes, sadly, people feel that believing in God interrupts and interferes with their lives, rather than enrich it.

      God bless you.

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  2. Hi Victor,
    I do actually share the gospel with people I meet, and get quite a good response. I give leaflets that I put together with poems and scripture years ago, and I find many people are interested, especially when I share my near death experience. I believe the reason many people do not believe is that the gospel is not shared as much as it should be. We are told to follow Jesus and He will make us fishers of men.
    God bless. Nice song too.

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    1. Thank you Brenda. May God bless you greatly for all your good works.

      God bless always.

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  3. I do believe in God...not because I need to but because I want to. It comes naturally to me. In all my years, almost 74 of them, on this earth, God has always been there for me. Not because my life has been smooth sailing...far from it. But because God is there to comfort and teach me when life goes down a bumpy road and He helps me find my way back to a smooth highway before the next detour comes along.
    Thankfully He doesn't put limits on how many times we can call on Him🌷

    God's Blessings Victor 🌈

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    1. Wonderful honest testimony, Jan. God has been by your side throughout.

      Sadly, these days people don't even want to know about God; never mind being near Him.

      God bless you.

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  4. The world is in chaos because people have turned away from the Lord. We are in a sad way when so many are lost. There is only one way to true and abundant life - Jesus!
    Blessings, Victor!

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    1. Yes, people are turning away from God and follow materialism and pleasure instead.

      God bless you and your family, Martha.

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  5. Only this morning my ladies Bible study prayed for the state of our world. 3 years ago we moved cross country mostly to be near my son and his family. At the time I couldn't have predicted that I'd discover so many conservative, patriotic, God-fearing folks in this little town. Such a difference from what we left behind in the Big City.

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    1. The reason the world is in such a bad state is because many people do not want God in their lives; and God is answering their prayers by staying away.

      God bless you, Mevely.

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  7. God seems like the last thing on people's minds these days. It is a polarizing issue along with many others. Society these days is in a sad place. God for me, he's been there always even when I didn't realize it.

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    1. God has always been with us, and always will be. Sadly, many people do not want Him near them.

      God bless always, Bill.

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  8. The farther we get from God the worse things are going to get.
    I can't imagine living without Jesus in my life. He is my savor and a friend who will NEVER leave me. :)
    And I am not afraid to tell others!

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    1. You'd be surprised how many people shy away from telling others that they believe in God and Jesus. Some don't even tell their children.

      God bless, Happyone.

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  9. I thin a lot of people are waiting for someone to be a role model and point the way. I may not always use words, but I try to be an example of Christian living.

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    1. And that's the best example to be, Kathy.

      God bless.

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  10. I think with the way our world has been, you'd think people will want to try to put their hope in Jesus. Many won't even pick up a Bible.
    My faith has been strengthened during the last couple of months especially since I've been taking the time to really study the Word of God and trying to apply what I learn to my own life.

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    1. It's good to see you visiting here again, Regina. Thanx.

      The world is in trouble because people are selfish. Sad.

      God bless.

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  11. Thank you for the music here Victor.
    I remember The Batchelors singing this, it was a favourite record in our house while I was growing up.
    The words are very special to me.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Thanx Jan. Yes, the lyrics are so meaningful.

      God bless you.

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  12. Fashionable or not, if you ask what i believe, i will recite the Creed. Others may believe or not, or label me or not, as Popeye the Sailor says, i am what i am and it's all that i am.

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    1. How beautifully honest. Thank you so much, Mimi.

      God bless you always my friend.

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