Are You Weak or Empowered?

"Everything you are against weakens you, Everything you are for empowers you"

Wayne Dyer.

I ran across this quote after thinking and praying about the things in this world that are affecting Christianity.  In Sudan there are many, tribalism, Islam, and a corrupt political system just to list a few.  My first inclination towards these threats is to want to fight against them and prove them wrong.  I like this quote because it speaks to the way that Jesus would handle these.  Jesus, said "come as you are", he spent time with the untouchables and the people the the world considered evil.  Do you think he could have spent time with these people if he was standing on a corner protesting, or speaking out against other religions without offering something better.  I think this is the case if Africa, and Sudan in particular.  True change is going to be accomplished by empowered, Holy people sharing God's Love.  When God is reflected in such a way that people cannot help but change, the situation in Sudan will change.  It is hard to gain a voice in people's lives if your voice is all they hear.  There are some severe threats in Africa and Sudan alike.  The major one being Islam.  For them to change, Christians are going to have to change and mold themselves to the calling that the New Testament calls them to, that is to first Love the Lord your God, and second love your neighbor as yourself.  Think about it, if you are to love your neighbor as yourself, would you want people yelling at you and preaching to you about how wrong your life it before even getting to know you?....