+ Christians - Be Real +

Original Post Date: June 08, 2007

Last night while mentally going over the things I had seen or heard this past week, I had remembered when my pal John Gray was on TBN the night before. For those of you who are not familiar with John, he is an awesome Man of God, determined to follow God's word. He makes it his business to do God's work.

I have watched him over the past year...reading his Manna (which I receive in emails), catching his TV appearances, and speaking with him. He is still growing. I admire him and wish I personally knew more men like him.

God is doing a great work in John's life. Some of the people who are connected to him may have already picked up on that in the spirit. He is about to be risen and taken to another level. John is a minister, teacher, singer, comedian, and businessman. Our Father is about to turn all areas of John's life up (not around). God is going to turn John's life up LOUD...REAL LOUD...like I be blastin' his COVENANT CD...lol...

Ok, for real...Have you ever been excited about something that was about to happen in someone else's life?...You get so excited that you just want to tell God thank you for that "new thing" about to come into view? I thank God for John Gray and all that is about to happen in his life. Why? Well, for starters...His Manna (emails) have been food to my spirit and I appreciate his realness.

In the world of Christianity, realness is sometimes hard to find. Sometimes Christians try to act like their lives are perfect and they are without flaws. Although we all know that no one is perfect, some Christians want all too often to make others think they are. They want others to believe that when you are a Christian, your life is perfect and you have no more worries...They want you to think that being a Christian means you get to live in this fairytale world on Cloud 9 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. Christians don't want to show others the REAL DEAL and often are presenting a false life to others.

John Gray is different from most other ministers I know. He is not ashamed to show his life as it really is. He has often talked about his struggles on national television and pours his heart into the Daily Manna he sends out. During his recent appearance on TBN, John briefly spoke about the things he deals with while traveling. While his words were few, his emotions...his pain, was felt by many. His emotions and candor is what we need more of...

We need to see and know that although Christians do enjoy the added benefits that come along with living a Christ-like life, we do go through some things. Yes, we go through some things, but God keeps us wrapped in His arms until storms pass. Though not perfect, God is perfecting us for the work we must get done while we are here on earth.

John is still growing. Watching him grow has blessed me. The world needs more REAL Christian men like him.

On an end note - Christians stop showing your Fairy Tale self and start showing your REAL self. There are people out there, especially new believers, who need someone who will be REAL with them...not someone making it seem like their life is always together. You go through things. Life brings changes.

No more faking.

The time we are in calls for Christians who are REAL.

Act like you know.

Until next time...

Blessings to you,

Ayana E.
myspace.com/ayanaelon

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You can find out more about John Gray by visiting www.mannagod.com. While you are there, sign up for the mailing list, so you can receive and read the emails he sends out during the week. I pray that you are blessed by them as well.

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