God meets us on our own terms, and however you honor that — be it traditional, spiritual, or Universal, there is a power bigger than you at work in life. But, in the midst of police brutality, publicly televised executions, and a virus that feels like a plague, it's easy to feel energetically exhausted and question where God is, and how this could all be happening.
This week, Dr. Venus focuses on how to activate faith when you are feeling attacked and oppressed. She talks about making sure you are praying for the right things, accessing peace and divinity on the road to joy, and arming yourself with the language of real social and spiritual change. She focuses on three questions about God's love, trusting the Bible, and activating faith and joy when you feel lost and forsaken.
Key Takeaways:
[3:07] Dr. Venus is steeped in Biblical principles, but whether you consider yourself a Spiritualist, Universalist, or something in between, all are welcome here in this conversation.
[6:10] It is important to process grief and get it out in a safe way, whether it's immersing yourself in books, writing, speaking to a therapist, etc.
[14:27] Question 1: If God loves me, why would a loving God let the police kill us for SO LONG?
Every action has a reaction, and what we are seeing now is the fall out from our Puritan values that have been planted in the very fabric of America. Instead, we should be praying the right prayers, asking God "What will it take to uproot this tree and set us on a new path to generate new and different seeds (outcomes)?"
[20:14] How can I trust the Bible when it has been used to oppress me & mine by White Supremacy for over 400 years?
It's not as much about trusting the Bible as it is about knowing that the Bible can be manipulated. The Bible is a road map and you have to execute it in the way that you believe. A person, any person, can use it as a weapon or healing bond. Humans justify the Bible for what they want to use it for, so you must be aware of the element of free will in there.
[22:40] How do I activate my faith, love, and trust in you Lord, when I feel like you have forsaken me?
If you are reading this or listening along, it means you are alive, you are here, you are whole, and that God is with you. Black men and women are anointed to keep moving forward and get up even when life has generationally knocked us down.
[26:31] From the rotten seeds of hate and bigotry, the world is unifying and transforming because of our pain. We are the chosen ones.
[29:20] Even if your body has been wounded and tarnished, we must remember that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. You can practice moving from flesh to spirit with meditation, writing, movement, or whatever makes you feel connected with your divinity.
[34:11] One of the biggest ways to fight and take on spiritual warfare is to stay peaceful and hopeful.
[38:00] Get peaceful with God, whatever way you can get on the same page. Process your grief. Trust that even if you can't see the whole picture you can know it's in divine order and working for the good in everyone. Create some joy. You are here.
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