Eternally Minded

Ask that question to everyone in North America and you will find that most of the population are Christians. According to Statistics Canada over two-thirds claim to be affiliated with a Christian religion. Great news, right? After studying the book of 1 John , I've come to a different conclusion. "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith." (2 Corinthians 13:5) "So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire .   Thus you will recognize them by their fruits." (Mathew 7:17-19) Based on the evidence of the fruit of the Spirit, does the Holy Spirit live within you? "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father Who is in heaven." (Matthew 7:21) Jesus did the will of His Father, are ...

Like a fog that mind sets on, I do my tasks Of all I'm asked, So I walk the weary day long. The world surrounds me where'er I roam. Themselves they see, Speaking blasphemy; It stays in my thoughts as I go home. I have no escape as time rushes by. Devotions are lacking. My soul is left wanting. Read a verse or two, check the time, and sigh. Where has my love for God gone? I do virtuous deeds. I fulfill all my needs. Is He to me but a pawn? Moments of seeking consume me. God's voice I can't hear. I pant as a deer. Where is His face? I cannot see. But I will remember His promises. Though my way seems dark, And my sin drawn stark, I will hope and cling to His faithfulness. Glory be to Christ! For He is holy. Indescribable. Incomparable. To stand before Him, I am not worthy. What no man can do, God can. Each act that is chosen, In every moment, God's known and has fit in His plan. Chri...