I must admit: Since the Holy Spirit gave me this almost four years ago, I have been reluctant to post it. Partly, because I knew it would offend many–and because, honestly, I needed to go through a time coming to realize that my heart-motive for writing ANYTHING was off. Like all flesh, I want people to like me, to like what is written–and that is wrong. I only need HIM to like me, and approve of what is written here on this site. HIM. JESUS. HIM ONLY. So, if you read this (or anything from here on out) and like it, GREAT! If you disagree, OK. And if this never reaches anyone but me and Him, PERFECT!! For unto Him ONLY do I write these things impressed upon me.
As I finished that last sentence it is almost as if I could hear (in a Ray Stevens-esc voice): “Look out Ethel! This is going to be a great ride!!” 🙂
Here goes!
The term “Seeker Friendly” has been a well-used term in the church for years now. (I won’t belabor that now, just know that “what/who” you are seeking is what truly matters.) As 2019 and COVID threw a rock in all situations, many churches shuttered their doors for months. I received this in February of 2018. The following is exactly what I “heard” in my spirit that winter morning:
“The 10 Commandments of the First Church of The Cool”
- Wear Jeans. (This is not a freedom thing, it is on purpose, check the motive.)
- Spike your hair. (Once again, not a bad thing or a free choice–check the motive internally–it’s a “uniform” thing.)
- Join a gym. (You must be fit in body–else you suffer shame!)
- Get in a Group. (Small groups are herds–be careful to judge which group you are associated with–it matters.)
- Wear your T-Shirts. (Cool kids dress alike–besides it is great advertising.)
- Be exclusive. (The cooler you are, the more selective and hard to reach by the masses. This is a desirable thing here. God forbid you be seen hanging out with the “others” outside your central circle.)
- Ordered Secrecy. (You cannot divulge who is ACTUALLY preaching on Sunday–it might affect the crowd size. But all who have attended one of these mega Seeker-Friendlies know that this rule is broken within the inner circle on the regular. After all, gossip is rampant among the goats.)
- Set the Boundaries. (Knowledge is dangerous. Truth can cause chaos in these mega-setups. Set tight fences on what will, and will not, be believed and allowed. Usually My Holy Spirit gets put on restriction here–God forbid I “get loose” on some folks! 🙂 )
- “Has anyone a Band?” (Talent is worshipped over Me here.)
- Join a Mission. (Every good seeker-friendly patriot knows that Hell is hot, or Home-group is cold, on those who do not join, support, and participate in a mission outreach. They do not realize that I SEND whom I choose…and CAUSE others to support them. Be a SENT, not a WENT.)
COME UNTO ME ALL YE WHO ARE WEARY AND HEAVY LADEN AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST. TAKE MY YOKE UPON YOU. FOR MY YOKE IS EASY AND MY BURDEN IS LIGHT. SEE MY WORKS! AND GREATER WORKS WILL YE DO IF YOU FOLLOW MY LEADERSHIP. DO NOT SEEK MAN’S APPROVAL–SEEK MINE! SAITH THE LORD OF HOSTS.”
With love, and a declaration as Elijah would say: “As The Lord lives, before Whom I stand”,
Sheila
