The world is an uproar, however, Bishop Oliver made it plain yesterday… "I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging for bread” Psalm 37:25… With that in mind, Karmen sent me his reaction to a recent video that has gone viral. The video discussed Heaven and the relatable views on those who believe in the concept of Heaven and Hell.

Yet… being the Overthinker-In-Chief that he is… Karmen took it there… So much so that I said to myself… Dear God, Let’s Talk!!!!!

It’s personal this time. At the crossroad of Life and Death, the question of Christianity and Obedience has caused me to look at some like… hmmmmm! Dear God, Let’s Talk!!!

My Prayer…

Father God in this moment of unrest I come to thee right now, oh God. I ask that you shift the atmosphere of exploration as we seek to know the level of next. Help us to find the answers in you as we draw near. Keep us as we come away from what we have known and shift to the place have prepared for us. Father I touch and agree with all my friends who are experiencing this moment of unrest as they look to you for clarification, guidance, and strength. Touch right now, oh God. Let your will be done in them and through them, oh God. Block all attacks upon them as the enemy attempts to cloud them, turn them away from you, and confuse them to think you aren’t present. As I stand in the gap for them on Christ the solid rock I stand I put on the full armor of God as I may Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around my waist, Stand covered with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with my feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace… Cover. Guide. And, Heal! In your son Jesus Name I Pray… Amen!

It went from the book of Acts to the question of, Why do you think a cost is often required to follow Christ… and all I could say was, Dear God… Let’s Talk!

I swear it wasn’t supposed to go like this… I was minding my business in the Book of John and Boom… The application questions ask,

According to Sunday’s Lesson:

The Anatomy of Entitlement:

• ​Focuses on what we don't have rather than what we do have
• ​Expects inheritance without initiative
• ​Demands reward without responsibility
• ​Creates a consumer mentality toward God's blessings

With that in mind, let’s talk about how the Lord told on me because I was trying to keep my blessing a secret… Lord, Forgive me for my moment of Entitlement! I wanted the Reward without the Responsibility.

As I sat amongst the celebration for Bishop Oliver (06.08.2025), I began to think of the things that weren’t said. As all of the accolades, accomplishments, and acknowledgments were the topic of discussion, all I could hear was Holy Spirit whisper to me “imagine the loss!”

Never determine the truth of a situation only by looking at the circumstances. Don’t evaluate your situation until you have heard from Jesus. He is Truth. (Experiencing God — Unit 6, Day 3)