move.

I'm serious. Power comes when we act and move. God ALWAYS meets us when we step out. We just gotta get over ourselves.

my friend sean said this after i texted him needing some validation regarding an intense conversation i was having at work. there is essentially one truth, one right, and it revolves around our need to be reconciled to the Father, i said. but what about hindus and muslims and others that never ever hear this "truth," one of our regulars asked?

i started explaining how i feel that God gives opportunities to everyone to be reconciled to him, although for some it may not be as cut and dried as "believing Jesus died for you and accepting him into your heart." maybe some never hear this exact message--i still believe somehow God gives them a chance to make a choice for him.

i was cut off because someone listening in got uncomfortable, which is nothing new. i sat there for a minute chewing on the fact that EVERYONE i am currently surrounded by wants an easy worldview, one that allows for everyone to believe however they please and still have a happy ending.

so in an effort to remind myself of all that supports the way i feel, the views i hold that are so ugly and disagreeable to so many, i asked sean, do people from other religions go to heaven?

and he explained to me what i already knew, affirmed my thoughts, made me feel less psycho...and reminded me about the power.

see, God's power is uncomfortable to move in. i haven't thought about it a whole lot for quite a while, because--well--debating is much more acceptable. sounding intelligent and informed, that's something atlantans like. changing someone's physical or spiritual makeup, on the other hand...there's never really a guarantee how anyone will respond.

but the truth is, that's fear talking--because when God's power is displayed, it SHUTS UP arguments and debates! God's power will only EVER have a positive effect for the kingdom i am supposedly living my whole life for. right? right??

so....