Protection

Protect the kids!

This is the scream of a nation for the past few days.

Conversely, your prayers aren't enough.

There is evil in the world and it's abundant. And it resides in the heart.

So, while we can make every concerted effort to fix, solve and rid ourselves of tragedies and troubles of world, it really is a futile exercise.

Are there fixes, improvements and a "betterment" of circumstances? Absolutely.
Should we not search them out and implement them whenever possible. Yes.

Our live is valuable because of what lies beyond this life. And who. 
Christ died not only that we have life on Earth, but Eternal life.

Conversely then, when we dismiss the possibility and value of eternal life, then we have lost the majority of our value for this life Because if there is neither a reward or a consequence upon my death, then what does it matter what I do with my life?

Who are you to tell me I am ruining it? What prevents me from ruining others?

Purpose. Godly purpose for an eternal cause.

Indeed our kids do need protection. The protection of the hand of God and the salvation of Jesus Christ, for only the Creator of humanity can fix the brokenness of humanity.  Do we not send every earthly product back to the manufacturer for repair? Yet we attempt to fix our heart with the solutions of amateurs, rather than the expert.

On this #youthPastorWednesday pray for the youth of today and the people who lead them. Pray for a spiritual revelation and revival in their hearts. For all the things that society pushes to having an open mind, pray their minds would be open to the power and plans of Almighty God. May the Holy Spirit do a transformation in their lives; not only for the remainder of this life, but for the life to come. Pray for the pastors of our young people, kids through college. May God grant them wisdom as they navigate these incredibly difficult and challenging times. And pray for their protection, for indeed the evil in this world is great.

But greater is He that is in us,
Than he that is in the world.
For the glory of God
For the cause of Jesus Christ.

- PNC