One of the greatest challenges to the message of the cross is a sense of complacency in the church for our desire to see souls saved. There is a growing sin among the children of God and it is called, “The Sin of Indifference.” We are so busy chasing the wind that we have become indifferent as to whether any come to Jesus, and even less so the worldly, the heathens, and pagans. I am sorrowful that many people that I love and care about, do not want to know the love of the Savior, and they will be left behind if they do not repent, and possibly end up in hell. I pray quite often about what is written in *Philippians 3:18 For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, who live as enemies of the cross of Christ [rejecting and opposing His way of salvation], 19 They are doomed and their fate is destruction, eternal misery (perdition); their god is their stomach (their worldly appetites, their sensuality, their vanity) and they glory in their shame, who focus their mind on earthly and temporal things.* These words are really telling something about Paul’s heart, and I believe something about mine as well. I have cried many tears, and I can tell you by my tears who I love, what I regret, what I desire, what I miss, what broke my heart, and I pray that my tears have a result in heaven before God. Where are your Tears? Have you considered your tears, or lack thereof? For me, my brokenheartedness has caused me to develop a boldness for truth over compromise, and I have been able to see that God is at work because it brings out a heart that is full of love in me and I pray, a lifestyle of humility that all can see. I realized that I do not weep as deeply as Paul did over those who reject the Lord Jesus, especially for those of my own family, those that are dearest to me, and for that I am ashamed. My tears and my lack of tears are telling my world that I tend not to love others like Paul loved. One thing about Paul that I pray for myself is that I have a soft heart, and that it does not weaken my spine. Paul spoke with great boldness when it was needed, but when his boldness was directed toward others who had hard, unbelieving hearts, he spoke with brokenhearted boldness and not arrogance as many in the church, and especially those in the pulpits do today. He told them with tears, love, and humility about God’s love, grace, and mercy repeatedly. I pray that God will forgive His people for all of the dry-eyed Christians and dry-eyed churches in this hell-bent world, especially me! It is time to rise up in heartfelt consistent prayer for the salvation of the lost and broken. If we are unburdened and unwilling to cry to God over the dying souls around us, we have to question if we are genuine Christians at all. I feel deeply what George Whitefield said, “You blame me for weeping, but how can I help it when you will not weep for yourselves, though your immortal souls are on the verge of destruction.” Now is the time to wake up and pray that God gives His children the boldness to go out and witness to our world before it is too late. I asked God to tell me what to do. Two profound words ring in my ears: “Cry tears.” Lord help the people to Repent, and then heal our dry eyes and bring tears, and give us the desire to live out loud our love in submission in service unto You, Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

To any who are interested, please feel free to reach out to me with prayer requests, questions, encouragement, or for information on how to come alongside me with financial support for the ministry activities that God has entrusted to me at pastord.blog@gmail.com or I do have a Zelle account associated with my phone number, 5202720387 last name Blaser. Thank you my Beloved for your ongoing prayers and support.