10/20/2018
I have a confession to make. One that I pray you can all learn from that won’t let you go through what I did. This will be a really long one so bear with me. In January 2016, I literally quit on God. I resigned and gave up the church He had blessed me with. I literally verbally told God to His face, I’m not doing it anymore. I was tired and felt so used by members, family and even my employees at work. I didn’t wanna play anymore. Why was everyone around my happy but I was miserable? Why was I the one to have to be there for everyone yet no one was there for me? I declined speaking engagements and fell once again into a depressive reclusive state of mind and being. Since quitting, life has been rough. I’ve seen the downsize of two employers where I made very good money. I’ve seen my relationships suffer both personally and professionally but more so spiritually. I really quit! I even stopped going to church. As most people do, I kept a Facebook facade appearing to be ok when in reality I was jacked up inside and out. I cultivated relationships I should not have and found myself doing things I promised God I’d never do. Some spiritual wars, I refused to fight. Yep good ole Mac was suffering in ways you can’t imagine. But I’m so thankful to God. Last month God woke me up. He reminded me that During my periods of not working not a single utility was cut off, I’ve never had to live with any one or went a single day hungry! With very little outside assistance He kept me clothed, fed, sheltered and with everything I needed and some overflow. He reminded me that even though I’d quit on Him, He had never quit on me. He’d kept me even though I was too silly to keep myself. He had me to go though my Facebook. To re-read the encouraging post and inboxes that others had said blessed and encouraged them sooooo much. God spoke to me and said, you thought you quit but you didn’t. You needed the sabbatical to really understand who you are to me and why you are needed. So, last week He revealed To me its time to get back to work. Time to pick back up and use the talents He has blessed me with. After looking at how He has kept me in discouraging moments and seeing the influx of inboxes and comments, I couldn’t help but say YES ! So, with that I want to remind you never to give up on God because He never gives up on you. I need your help! I need your prayers for the ability to never go back to the place of doubt of what God is doing in my life. I need your corrections not judgement when you see me headed in the wrong path. I need your support as I work to get rid of the things that are not of God ( we all have them ). And I need your minimum financial support to assist to get the ministry that God had called me to birth and grow. With prayer and some work, it’s going to happen. I’ve created a cash app that I’m asking my family, friends, followers, supporters or just plain ol people who believe in the power of God to donate $10 or whatever is laid on your heart, to assist in this ministry. You will indeed see the blessed return of your seed. Of course you can seed more and Watch God bless you. Anyone that knows me will confirm that I’m more of a giver and rarely ask for anything both personally or in ministry. I’m trusting God and I’m trusting the God in you for your support. Of course if you want to discuss more, feel free to inbox me contact info and I’ll reach back out to you. Listen, God has a mighty powerful work for all of us. I plan on making Him proud and making up for my petty complaints to Him. Feel free to donate with cash app to $jamesmcgilveary or if you want to mail in support, you can do so to “Straight Gate Fellowship“ P.O. Box 156117, Fort Worth TX 76155. We are in the process of revamping the website and looking for our new location. Somebody say “THIS TIME ITS FOR KEEPS”. .
