New level thinking equals new dimensions. We know how we would like our life to be. Some of us think on a larger dimension than others. Sometimes our dreams are limited by our upbringing and what we have been told is possible. If we would allow ourselves to be open minded concerning the possibilities that every life holds, it would be easier to see ourselves doing what we may have thought was impossible. We are constantly influenced by our environment, our reading, our television, our radio and also our spirituality. Yes, we all serve the same God no matter what we choose to call it. However, we cannot expect to receive what we have not asked for or believed is possible. It may seem that people who are not religious, or who do not attend church, oftentimes receive so many blessings. It is not up to us to judge. We do not know what type of relationship they have with their God.
Recently I had a discussion with a group of friends who asked the question, “Can you receive God’s blessings if you are not a churchgoing person?” There was the belief that when the pastor prays for the church and you are not a member, although you may be attending that church on Sundays, then that prayer does not include you to the extent that it does the members. I was a little taken aback, because my belief is we are the church not the building. So if any pastor is praying for the church, then they are also praying for me. We then talked about the pastor being the shepherd over the flock, which excludes anyone who is not a member. It was an interesting conversation to say the least. I know a number of people who do not attend church on a regular basis. Their mother, wife, or friend attends regularly and they attend on special occasions. So my question was, “Are you saying they will not receive the blessings of God because they are not a member?” The majority of responses were, “They will not receive all the blessings that a member will receive, because the blessings come down through the shepherd who is interceding on a regular basis for their members.” Okay! I’m still at a loss for words even though I am a member of a church. I know that I was able to move to another level because of my faith, my thought process, and my many teachings that I received from my pastor and my church members. It is up to you to decide what it will take for you to move to the next level.