One of the greatest challenges to the message of the cross is a sense of complacency in the modern day cultural 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 with budgets, buildings, and butts, in simpler terms, 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. Many churches have become more of a spiritual theatrical events than a reverent gathering of individuals who genuinely fear God and are desiring to be sanctified. 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 end up in hell if they do not repent. 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 someday. The things that move us most deeply often reveal the true condition of our hearts before God. If our eyes never fill with tears over the eternal condition of others, perhaps we have become too comfortable with a world that is perishing without Christ. I have a question for those of you who consider yourselves genuine Christians, “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 or believe that hell is as bad as the Bible describes. 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. There is a vast difference between winning an argument and winning a soul. A heart that is truly burdened for the lost will speak the truth courageously, but it will do so through eyes moistened with compassion rather than a heart hardened by pride. 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.” May that burden begin in our own homes, among our families, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and all those whom God has placed within our reach. Let us not merely speak about compassion for the lost, but demonstrate it through consistent prayer, loving witness, acts of kindness, and faithful obedience to Christ. May the Lord unite His people with one heart and one purpose, that all who are willing may come to know the saving grace, mercy, and love of Jesus Christ before it is too late. 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. As I have contemplated the lives around me, 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. 

My BeLoved, may the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to support the ministry God has entrusted to me either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.*

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