Don't Live Life In Reverse

Saddens me to see people do things backwards. We should do all we can to help people do better & be better as they are charting their life.

Sometimes, folks don't have the understanding or upbringing to point them in the right direction. And sometimes people don't want to listen to instruction, so they end up living life in reverse.

I believe that when you have it in your power to elevate someone's mindset, seat them in the room of greater & expose them to "more" - you raise them up!

You can't make people want it or to even do it for themselves. But you can offer it.

I don't buy this excuse, "My parents didn't teach me or I wasn't raised to know any better." We are too far along in society for that to be the "go to" excuse. We must educate ourselves. I can't look back & blame my parents or their parents for what I didn't get. Once I have "knowledge" I must then do something with it. Standing around with my hand out, expecting everyone to cater to me, is not a viable option as long as I'm physically & mentally able to provide for myself. I haven't even addressed the spiritual aspect.

The saying, "When we know better, we should do better" is true in many aspects. However, once a person receives knowledge (with comprehension), the choice is theirs on what to do with it. You can give 10 people a tool box, filled with tools, but only those who open the box & decide to use the tools to build will actually do something beyond what they've always known.

This is why we need SPIRITUAL FATHERS & MOTHERS! We are in desperate need of mentors & coaches to help the generation, coming after us, to understand SCRIPTURAL PRINCIPLES above all! I may be able to teach a "trade", a "skill", "techniques", etc., but what this generation needs, for ETERNITY, is THE GOSPEL of Jesus Christ.

They say "Knowledge is power." This is true to a certain degree. Someone can have knowledge but that doesn't mean they obey truth. You can empower yourself right into HELL although you had knowledge.

I digress.

Let's help people, especially young people, do better. Don't give up on them. You were once stubborn yourself.

Pastor Hylton
#MakingRoom

Pastor your church like LIVES depend on it!

Pastor your church like LIVES depend on it!

Jeremiah 23:4 "I will raise up shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any go missing, declares the LORD."

I love this verse. It speaks volumes of how I feel about the souls we’ve been entrusted.

Friend, never despise the comfort & counsel of a pastor. Especially one that is concerned about you, your family & your eternity. 

You may not understand why your pastor “pesters” you about your attendance...or speaks so much on the same topics...but if you knew the huge weight they carry for you & your spiritual well being it might change your perspective...if only for a minute. 

Eternity is forever. Don’t let this temporary earth distract you from it. Hold yourself accountable. Hold your children accountable. 

A pastor can’t cover what’s not undercover. Remain covered. Walk in seamless blessing. 

For all the pastors out there who are pastoring because of the calling remember this: People won't always get you. That's okay. What's important is that you be humble, kind & true to the call. Never give up doing what God put in your heart & never let people’s ways keep you from The Way, The Truth & The Life! 

#NorWillAnyGoMissing #ShepherdsLead