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When some people don't understand something they will make a joke of it. We all have seen it and it's usually the most arrogant of people.
If it's not because of unknowing, it's because of all the lies that have came from those using Christianity for their own means. Through the millenniums people have been beat down by various mongers of religion. Watering down the truth and hiding the suffering of Christians behind a pastel plastic Jesus who will heal you if you believe and pay your credit card bills if you cry enough. This is what they mock so stop holding your hands out to receive but hold your hands out to give - yourself - to Christ.
Today in church, after a very powerful worship service, the pastor asked everyone to bow their heads and close their eyes. I've been through this perhaps a thousand times but today- felt different. As I sat there the pastor asked if there was anyone needing Christ in their life, and if there was, they should raise their hand.
I'm ashamed to admit it because I didn't react to God's push because I was hoping the pastor would. I felt...I don't know...maybe anger or excitement because it my heart was beating so fast and I my breathing quick. All I could think of was how many times I have sat through these alter calls with my head bowed, not out of reverence... but for privacy... for the comfort of others. As if, we was ashamed to come to Christ.
Hear me out.
Who is ashamed to turn their life over to Creator God and to recognize Jesus Christ as His true Son? I was. I sat there many times scared to raise my hand, scared to raise my voice and scared to rise and go to the alter. All because we was told to bow our heads and close our eyes. Someone might here the shuffling of my shirt or the creek in the pew I was sitting on because I was ashamed to say that I needed Christ.
I want to hear a different alter call...
Who among you is willing to cross the fires of hell for Jesus Christ?
Christ has already cross those fires and He is holding his hand out to you right now. Are you willing to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and quit living a lie?
Are you willing to walk unto the ends of the Earth even if it cost you everything you have?
If you're not willing, then you are not accepting.
The line is drawn here and sin will go no further. If you are willing stand and be counted and let your brothers and sisters witness your devotion to God.
Then lead in a righteous sinner's prayer asking for nothing but offering all to Jesus Christ.
I am ashamed, I should of jumped the moment I felt His pull. Father I told You no matter the cost and I didn't do what You asked when You asked. I sat there through misguided teachings and preaching time and time again. Father guide me to uncover the truth in Your word so Christians are brave hearted and sure footed. You are the fire and I am the flame.