The Heart Behind This Call

 

Lately, my heart has been feeling weighed down by a wave of assumptions and narratives circulating across social media. While out at a Wawa location recently, I deeply felt the heavy friction of this situation. When I got home, I noticed a series of public posts about me from that day and others, implying that I'd been wronged, had done something wrong, was angry, or that there was hidden drama behind the scenes.

 

I want to make things completely clear: There is no conflict between TheGoodNewsCast.com and any other party, nor has anyone walked away from anyone. These are entirely assumptions made by individuals who never paused to ask whether any of it was true.

 

What concerns me most isn't just the misunderstanding—it’s how spiritual concepts, scripture, and the name of God are being used as tools to accuse, pick sides, and attack.

 

Recognizing the Pattern

 

I am seeing a troubling pattern where real-world, interpersonal disagreements are supercharged with spiritual language. Personal conflicts and private grievances are framed as "spiritual battles" or "holy wars"—complete with dramatic declarations like, "God will show the world who you really are!"—often leaving everyone wondering who or what they are even talking about.

 

This kind of rhetoric weaponizes faith to demand retribution, rally an audience, and mask personal revenge or frustration as righteousness. It creates division and confusion where there should be truth in grace.

 

Details of the Fast

 

In response to this heavy weight in my heart, I am calling for a five-day period of fasting, prayer, and deep scripture meditation, beginning today.

 

This is not necessarily a physical food fast (though you are welcome to incorporate one if you feel led); rather, it is a dedicated call to pull back a bit from social media and devote more time toward prayer and meditating on the Word.

 

Please spend time meditating on Matthew 13:13-15. It is vital that our hearts are prepared and receptive to what God is revealing so that we do not experience the opposite of the blessing described in Matthew 13:16.

 

You are completely free to meditate on any other verses, chapters, or books that God places on your heart during this time.

 

Looking Ahead

 

I am not laying this fast on everyone as a strict mandate—it is not for everyone, and those for whom it is intended will know it in their hearts.

 

Following these five days of reflection and prayer, TheGoodNewsCast will return with a word from God. Until then, choose truth in grace over speculation.