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.
Thank you for the suggestion. I just looked it up on IMDb, watched a clip and it looks good. When circumstances permit, I'll look into watching it.
With regards to your question of staying uplifted in such challenging times, it seems you've been given some good advice by several anons. For me it's been a bit of a rollercoaster, trying to not get sucked down into an abyss when hearing of good people across the globe being put under evil's boot, worrying about friends and family who have succumbed to the fear and taken the jabs, hearing of people dying or being maimed from what the evil ones have set into motion, etc.
For me, it's not one single "trick" to remain uplifted, but a combination of several different things. First, I remain thankful for all the wonderful things in my life and I thank God for them daily - for my family, my life, my home, my body, my hobbies, for the food I eat, for the beauty and wonders of the world, etc. I tell the Lord that I love Him - and He always returns the sentiment. I read the Bible (though not nearly as much as I'd like to). Getting out in nature helps. Just speaking pleasantly to strangers while out and about. I have hobbies that I enjoy and, while requiring focus on the task at hand, also result in creation - which I thank God for giving me the inspiration for. You can (and probably should) try and watch various pastors/preachers on TV or online. Find ones who give you uplifting messages that you connect with. Definitely step away from the heavy madness we're all coping with here periodically.
Also, be kind to yourself. Realize that we're all imperfect and we all struggle with trying to "live right", making mistakes and trying to learn from them and do better in the future. The Lord is many things - our Creator, our Teacher, the Love, the Light, etc - but He's also our Father. Just as a good earthly father will want the best for his own children, he won't toss them aside if they make a mistake.
This board is filled with a full range of interesting people, some of them very funny, many (if not most) very caring and helpful. In any case, best of luck to you in keeping your spirits up.