Stop Whinging and Start Praying

There is no evidence that Mr. Franklin said the above quote. It doesn’t make it any less true. An overwhelming number of readers here say Trust in the Lord and everything will be fine. I say it. Let me ask you a question: when was the last time that you prayed to the Lord for guidance? I thank the Lord everyday for allowing me to do His work in His name.

How do I know I am walking in His path for me? Simple: the tasks that he shows me to do are never ending and the results are truly astonishing. Some days I just have to look back and take stock of all that I have done. But that is not the truth: it is what I have done that He wanted me to do.

Consider: If you fail to pray, you are planning to fail. Or if you pray but do not heed His guidance, you will fail. The point is that the Lord will direct your actions if you pray and listen. Sitting on a couch waiting for the end is not a plan that He wants for anyone. The Bible shows God directing His people and it also shows that they do not always listen. The consequences of not listening or acting are also shown in the Bible.

Every man or woman is given different gifts in order to do the work of the Lord. Some people are destined for great works. Most of us are not and should be doing His work on the scale that He knows we can do. My work is to build community on a local level in order to rebuild a holier nation for our children. And yes I know: salvation is not based on works.

I can tell you that I had never envisioned living out the rest of my life in the mountains of Western North Carolina. I never envisioned building a community center and buying equipment to build a better place on multiple levels. I never envisioned having to fight an evil empire that is hell bent on destroying every aspect of the Lord. I never envisioned our people not standing up and fighting for our children.

On this day of Thanksgiving, I pray that people get on their knees and bless the Lord for the bounty that He has given us. Pray for guidance in this war and pray to walk on the path that He has chosen for you, in His name and for His glory.

David DeGerolamo