Message To The Church

Can I send a message to the church. The people that are supposed to be there when someone else is in need. If that need is spiritual, emotional, physical, or financial. As Christians, we are called to love others and put them before ourselves. Matthew 22:36-40 NIV “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments" With 90% of Christian's knowing this verse, why is it so easy to walk away from our faith? Not only that, but not show up at church for over 2 years and no receive a single phone call? I guess, to be open about my situation, I haven't been to church in a long time. you may ask why. Well this post should help shed some light on that. I attended a church for 8 years. I didn't have a job for a good part of attending this church so I spent A LOT of my time there. Giving time because I had no money. I helped in every way I could, I went to small groups, I helped with youth, I even became a leader of the audio team. I would spend so many hours watching videos at home, trying to figure out how to do my job better. See, I was taught by my parents to always be the best that I can be. In Jesus, and in the church, I always did my best. Mediocrity was never enough. I had to be the best at what I was doing, and maybe some people saw that as cocky or arrogant, I saw it as Jesus deserves every ounce of what I have to give. Without Jesus, we deserve to burn in hell for eternity. But because of Jesus, we have a free entry to paradise, and not only that. We are GOD's children. Hell is hot, and very painful, but the pain and anguish of hell comes from an eternal separation from God. He isn't there to help us anymore. He gives us up to our vices. I have read 2 articles of 2 very famous Christian people walking away from their faith and I wonder how that can happen to someone that has been so influential to so many people. I think it goes back to putting others before yourself. having those hard conversations, and just loving people. When I say we are supposed to be there for one another, do it. Now, I understand fully now that I have posted this, people will begin messaging me, telling me how much they miss me and I should come back to "fill in the blank" church. I don't want your pity. I want you to have done that without me having to call you out. The church needs to be the church. If you're Methodists, Baptists, Pentecostal, etc... Love people, put them first. Raise them up, encourage them. Its actually not that hard. If you haven't seen or heard form someone in a while, CALL THEM. Texting is easy, its also VERY impersonal. If you know where they live, go say hey and just see how they are doing. You have to be willing to listen to peoples struggles and afflictions. You may think you're not a teacher, but the reality is no one can tell Jesus' story better than HIM. If you are a Christian, "Its not I who lives but Jesus who lives in me", let Him tell you what to say and do. Listen to His voice. If you can't hear it, ask Him to teach you how to hear Him speak. If you read this, thank you. I know this is a lot, but this has been on my heart for a long time. Its time for the iron to begin sharpening the iron. And it starts with you.