The Jesus Drug

Ya know, Im kinda getting tired of people telling me how Jesus is going to make my life better, guaranteed to make run faster and jump higher, like some sort of Spiritual Viagra. (Warning, persons experiencing spiritual highs more than 4 hours should seek immediate medical attention).

But seriously tho, I dont like hearing about this Jesus drug that I need to take, and make everything better. I get uncomfortable when people talk to me like that, I really dont like it. Its not that I doubt our Lord and Saviors powers or anything like that, I just dont think thats what Jesus is here for, to provide me with all the things on this earth that I (keyword I) think make Me (note this word too) happy. Sounds kinda selfish. I dont think he gives a damn when I pray for the Mets to win one DAMN game against one of the Worst teams in the majors (Yes, a Mets win would Definitely make me Very Happy).

I guess what Im getting at is this, I think we are mis-using Jesus. He came for a purpose, to save our souls, and show us the way. He didnt come down here with puppies, candy, beer and balloons for everyone. He came here with some tough news. Basically that we are F'd, and need to turn from the crap we are doing, and hey, love eachother for my dad's sake! (He wasnt using the lords name in vain there).

I believe thats were people fall sometimes, when they put Jesus in charge of their personal happiness. And when they are not happy, then surely, Jesus is failing them, and they turn their backs on him. Well, no. Jesus is not responsible for our happiness, he's already died for us, I think he's done enough.

This is not meant to offend anyone, I hope it hasnt. This is only my current opinion of this matter as I continue seeking for truth.