As I sit here reflecting on the state of the world, I can’t help but feel both frustrated and heartbroken. It seems like every day, the world becomes more and more hostile toward Christianity, as though we’re increasingly viewed as the enemy simply for standing firm in our faith. Society seems determined to push us to the margins, to make our beliefs something to be ashamed of, something to hide away like a dirty secret. The hostility is undeniable.
It’s disheartening to witness this, especially when I think of how this nation was founded on Christian principles, a place where faith was once celebrated. Now, we’re a target—mocked, ridiculed, and vilified at every turn. Matthew 5:10 says, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” I know we are supposed to endure this, but Lord, it feels like we’re losing ground every day.
Yes, there are some signs of hope—Bible sales are surging, and some celebrity figures are converting, but it often feels like these things are just drops in the ocean of cultural decay. The world’s rejection of us is loud and proud. The media relentlessly mocks Christianity, twisting Scripture to fit their narrative, and the so-called “intellectuals” in society look down on us as naïve, outdated, or worse, dangerous. It’s as if standing for what’s right, for what You’ve called us to, has become an act of rebellion. Romans 1:18-21warns us that people will suppress the truth in unrighteousness, and we’re witnessing this every day.
Lord, the more I see of this culture, the more disillusioned I become. It’s exhausting to watch people who are so far removed from You dictate what’s acceptable, what’s moral, what’s “progressive.” It’s as though they’ve completely forgotten the foundation of truth You’ve laid down for us. Isaiah 5:20 warns, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness.” That is exactly what we’re seeing in this world. Right is called wrong, and wrong is celebrated as right. How are we supposed to stand firm when the ground beneath us is crumbling?
Yes, there are small signs of encouragement—Bible sales rising and a few celebrity conversions—but they feel like faint whispers in a world that’s increasingly deaf to the truth. These aren’t the revival movements I long for, Lord. We’re witnessing a superficial and shallow “conversion” to faith that feels more like a trendy accessory than a deep, life-changing transformation. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 tells us that a time will come when people will “not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.” That’s what it feels like—people are running after a faith that feels comfortable, convenient, and cool, not the true, radical faith that transforms hearts and lives. Lord, this frustrates me, and I’m not sure what to make of it.
Then, there’s the media. Every day, I see more and more examples of blatant manipulation, where truth is twisted, facts are distorted, and Christian values are portrayed as outdated, oppressive, and even dangerous. They relentlessly push their agenda, and when anyone dares to speak truth—when anyone dares to stand up for what is right—they’re mocked or silenced. It feels like we’re being erased, like our voices are no longer welcome in the public square. It’s as if standing up for biblical morality is treated as an act of radicalism, as if we are the outliers. John 15:19 says, “If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own. But because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.” I can see this more clearly than ever.
And yet, in the midst of all this, I remind myself of the words of 1 John 4:4, “Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” Yes, the world may turn against us, but You, Lord, are greater. Even though it feels like we’re being swallowed up by this negative culture, I know that You are still in control. The enemy may have his day, but You have already won the victory. Romans 8:37 reminds us, “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”
CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE CLIPS OF JILL BIDEN LYING ABOUT BIDEN'S HEALTH CRISIS!
Lord, help me not to lose heart in the face of all this. Help me to remember that while the world may reject us, You have already chosen us. May I not shrink back from speaking truth, from standing firm in my faith. I pray for strength to keep going, to not be overwhelmed by the negativity surrounding us. Help me to be bold in sharing Your Word, even when the world mocks and ridicules us. And above all, help me to trust that You are working, even when I can’t see the full picture. Philippians 1:6 assures us that “he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Even when it seems like everything is falling apart, I know that You are working behind the scenes, bringing Your Kingdom to earth.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment