Changing Times

The other day I read something that said that antidepressants are the most prescribed drugs in the United States.  


What has happened to our society, our world really, that this is where we turn when things aren't going exactly the way we want.


With that being said, I want to say I don't think there is anything wrong with taking medication when it is needed.  I am not in any way bashing antidepressants.  


My point is that we are turning to man for answers to our problems when I think maybe we should be seeking the help of God.  


When we were growing up it was completely normal to be a part of church, to be in a youth group, to talk about God.


Now, if you attend church, most of the time, you are the minority.


Why is that?  


Where are our values?


Morals?


Things that are on TV now, would have been rated R, or worse, when I was growing up.  Evening shows, when most kids are watching TV have no morals to them.  Don't get me wrong, I am just as guilty of watching those shows as anyone.  But I also know they are not helping me get any closer to God.


Where I use to get in trouble for talking on the phone too long with my friends.  My kids are texting, or on Facebook.  There is not as much interaction with people.  It's acceptable that we live in neighborhoods and don't know our neighbors.  We seem to be growing away from each other instead of closer.  At this rate we should ask ourselves where we will be 10 years from now?  Is this the road we want to take?


Is this the direction the Lord intended for us to take?


I doubt it.


Today, I am thankful for my church.  While it isn't the biggest church by any means, it's actually quite small in comparison, I know almost everyone who goes there.  


We talk to each other about what is going on in our lives.  We pray for each other, a lot!!!  


We truly love each other.


That is a great gift.  That gives me strength when I am having a bad day, or when I am feeling sorry for myself for any of the many reasons that I usually feel sorry for myself.  We need to remember to turn to the one who said he would never leave us.

Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest.  Accept my teachings and learn from me, because I an gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest for your lives.

Matthew 11:28,29