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[21] Invited to support God's "battle"

 Let's observe the place we live in without bias.
At church, there are more old people and less young people. Because there are few priests, we need to work hard to make up for it. We sometimes see nuns, and they are mostly stooped old ladies. It seems we have no hope for the future.
 Let's look at the society.  Many people are living on the street without any job. There are people who are killed for no reasons, falling a victim to brutal crimes. People commit suicide every day. Bribery is never eradicated. Evil thoughts appear on the Internet.
 In other countries, there are regions where wars and terrorisms are repeated. There are countries that produce nuclear weapons. Because of insufficient food and poor hygiene, new and young lives are lost.
 Such evil is prevalent. Where is God's power? We wander. God, do you keep being a loser? God, do you remain being a loser in this place of human activities? God, won't you ever win?
 I sincerely ask you, God. - When you keep asking, you will receive an answer. "I will not remain a loser, but you need to work for me so that this battle becomes a good battle". "Depending on how you support me, I can win in various manners."  
 Yes, He needs <people who support Him>. And the <supporters> are not somebody who we can find by looking around.
<I can support God in some way>.
 The following dialog with God is required. "God, please win. I am slow and ignorant, but I do my best to follow you."  
 We grit our teeth and strain ourselves to meet His request. God continues to bless us, and produces fruit using our clumsy act.
God fights for us. We need to stay with God. We grit our teeth and work hard with God.
 We work with God. This is different from aiming for conspicuous results. What is important is small but steady steps. Steps towards sustainable "victory." In the place we live in, God brings "victories" to us. "I hope this would continue." "I hope this would grow bigger." Such hope and act will be the beginning of "victory."
 Through these cooperative activities, we always feel the hands of God, who blesses us. And we can almost feel His breath.

 

 

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