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.
How do we NOT? The crazier things get, the more I run to Him. I don't listen to religious podcasters, youtube church session, I haven't attended a church in many years. I listen to my intuition, I am strong in my faith (a good upgrading is probably to thank for that). I pray A LOT. Every time I step outside and look at nature - the woods behind my house, the squirrels, rabbits, birds, the beautiful colors of the flowers and leaves, etc - I worship Him.
Find what makes you thankful and grateful and try to put yourself around those things more frequently. If the world gets too crazy, you have to draw yourself back. Kind of like jerking your hand off a hot stove. Don't be afraid to say (or sing) "Jesus take the wheel!" You have to protect yourself. Put on that full armor of God. Visualize yourself surrounded by it and know you are protected and loved.
Edit to add: my all-time favorite bible hymn, hauntingly beautiful, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gj6wCbb8iY
(it's not the full version, sadly)