the stuff that eats away at the body of Christ

too often, too often does grievances in the body give birth to distrust and division. how is it that we receive grace but fail to offer it? how is it we receive love but fail to give it? why are congregations more caught up in appearances then touching the heart?

"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; come and offer you gift" - Matthew 5:23-24

Can we be a generation that stands together? Please, I plead with you. It breaks my heart each time I see a congregation walking on eggshells, when leadership is more caught up in their stature and position than being obedient to God. C'mon family, let's be a generation that stands together, transparent with one another and pours out the Father's heart to each other.

And perhaps, there's no grievances, but you either lack fellowship or you've been unwilling to invest into a community. The body of Christ is a family, you know? Just as much as it pleases the Father for you to know Him intimately, it pleases Him to see His children living life together, helping one another, seeking him together.

i write this from my heart, because I believe in this generation and I believe that when the body of Christ stands united, we can and we will change the world. Don't believe it? think of this - when there is unity amongst the parents, there is authority in the family; when there is unity amongst the leadership in a church, there is authority in the congregation; when there is unity amongst the churches, there is authority in the city. Where there is trust, love and heart after God, put into action, lived out in one's life and with those around, people will look to those people, groups, congregations, churches, with respect and people will listen. Imagine what God can do with a generation that stands together? Oh baby! :) Let that thought brew.

with much love,

herm