nitty gritty

I heard recently that Oprah Winfrey has decided to deny that the Judeo-Christian God does not exist and that she would not follow Him if He was real because of the fact that He is jealous.  Someone needs to explain to Oprah that His jealousy is four our love for Him.  He is not jealous of us, He is jealous for us… that is a big difference.  It is one of those things that makes Him God and us, well, us.

We, humanity, have a problem. The Bible calls it sin.  Even if someone is clearly doing a God thing, filled with love (such a medicine is love), some people either hate it or look for a way to take advantage of it.  Much of this behavior is linked to jealousy. It is all rooted in a pride that sees me as the center of my life.

Enter the team in La Limonada.  A group of heros who risk their safety everyday to love children and families who no one else will. Their effort and gift offered to the people of this extremely poor and hostile neighborhood has not gone unnoticed by both Godly people and those who are jealous and want to extort $$$.  I have to admit, while La Limonada sits in the shadow of the Ministry of Justice building (like the Supreme Court), there is little justice being shown to it’s citizens.

Is this a rant.  Yes and a praise.  A rant, in that I am frustrated with the hearts of those who would try to hinder such love and peace and joy.  A rant, in that, when we are there, the Teachers and leaders have to be concerned about us in a way that could slow their love.  A rant, in that we limited our outpouring of love today!  

A praise that we got to love some children and teach them about hope and courage!  A Praise, in that, today a groups of High School/College Students fasted and prayed for the blessing and success of the staff in La Limonada!  A PRAISE, in that, Jesus name cannot be stopped.  The gates of hell cannot stop the Church from being beautiful and powerful.  WHAT A GREAT DAY!

Are ya jealous that you aren’t here with us?  You should be.  Someone call Oprah…

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