My People, they think you are a fool.
We're told sex and love are the same.
They think we're fools.
We're told only one body type is beautiful.
They think we're fools.
We're told that being single means there is something wrong with us.
They think we're fools.
We're told music is only legit if it's about sex, drugs or money.
They think we're fools.
We're told the only way to be happy is through money.
They think we're fools.
We're told we don't have any sense of self control.
They think we're fools.
We're told a "quick fix" is the way to deal with problems.
They think we're fools.
We're told emotions are for the weak.
They think we're fools.
We're told the church is for those who have it together.
They think we're fools.
News flash: Do you realize that EVERYTHING in our world revolves around striving for something we cannot obtain?
They think we're fools and that we can easily be convinced our life is inadequate, boring, or a lost cause without (blank). Society communicates that happiness has to be bought.
Surgery. Diet Pills. Memberships. Cars. Clothing. Drugs. Alcohol. Even relationships.
Reality check: Living for these things, REQUIRES something of us, it is NOT free.
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." -John 10:10
The Lord God doesn't require a resume, certain look, or economic status. JUST YOU, the way you are NOW. Hard to comprehend? I see this in my kids every day and it pains me. They feel inadequate and are constantly striving for a life that will never truly satisfy. I will see this on The World Race. The corrupt are just as much victims as those who are victimized. Real talk: We've all been corrupted.
No age, nationality or economic status is protected from the pressures of our culture.
""….Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice. For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners." -Mathew 9: 12 & 13
This is what I've concluded: Our culture thinks we're fools but we know of something better. Someone who died for us and gave us a gift for FREE, Jesus. They think they've got us but they don't know we serve a God that's bigger and worth more than anything obtained on this earth.
"For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh." -Romans 7:3
Jokes on them.
"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." -Romans 14:17
Tonight a certain dude chose to support me, he received $317.13 then turned around and graciously donated the money to The World Race. We're not hopeless and we're catching on to the fact that this world has used and abused us.
People are hearing the Gospel everyday.
People are entering a life of freedom.
People are choosing to live selfless lives.
People are choosing to use their money to bless others.
"In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway there is no death." -Proverbs 12:28
We're NOT fools but a people who are acknowledging we're criminals and taking our case directly to the Lord God. Believing in the power of salvation and his ability to give us a good conscious. Announcing to the world it has used and abused us for far too long.
Rising up and shaking off the things of this world like it is dust. A dirty substance that no longer belongs on our glorious bodies. Praise the Lord God on high our world is changing, starting with you.
Your not so foolish sista',
Ellie
Rap music can be used to praise God. Word of advice: watch the entire video, it has a powerful and important message.
