These last few years, I would say I identify as Christian. However, with that comes the knowledge that I'm not really an example of what Christ wants me to be.
Among the shitposting and memeing, the worldly politics and mind-bending comms games, and the gradual dissipation and breaking down of an entire fake media matrix, how does everyone manage to stay uplifted?
I get hopium fixes from the usual crew we tend to listen to, but that really only covers geopolitical matrix games. It can be hard to maintain faith in one plan, let alone God's ultimate plan.
How do we navigate this in a Christian way?
Do you guys have any preachers or pastors, or biblical decoders you listen to? Any podcasts, audiobooks, videos?
I don't want to hyperfocus as much on the deceptive war games and get lost in a mental fog of war.
I guess I just get a bit terrified sometimes, that the earthly things are distracting me from really getting to a good place spiritually.
I know we all generally share similar values, and I respect the opinions of those able to see past at least some of the curtains of the show.
I guess I just wish I knew how to do more to bring Jesus into my life.
Any advice from wiser crazies than I?
Love ya, you nimble navigators.
I meditate and 'pretend' to have a conversation with Jesus to get things off my chest and see what he has to say by way of guidance.
Funny thing, I'm not so sure it's 'pretend' :)
I've spoken with God in my darkest moments. It was God who made himself known and helped me out of that dark hole.
I worry about imposing my own thoughts and interpreting them as God, but I absolutely have faith that He is real and cares about us.
I should do it more though.
I find it hard to commit to any regular Biblical study or schedule, and find myself often thinking about it late at night. I often fall asleep to Bible audiobooks before I make it through, but wonder if I'm absorbing any of it while I sleep.
You likely are. I'd suggest the Gospels if you are going to start a reading plan, and bite size pieces at a time from the Gospel of Mark. (Mark is fast moving, and fairly easy to understand.
I've only ever found one true way of verifying what I hear in my head as being real or not - and that is a combination of instinct, and results.
If you're gut isn't warning you it's a trick and the results are positive - who else can determine whether or not it's real above you?
The Bible, along with the Holy Spirit.