SOME FACEBOOK COMMENTS REACTIONS TO THE GENERAL’S DREAM SPEECH

Blog comment - *I dream that too, but my heart has been broken as to the actions, uncaring, and materialism that has infiltrated the Army I once knew. 
- They destroy their own and rules supersede compassion. 
- The mission is spoken but not lived. I'll continually pray for hearts to be molded to His will and not our own comforts.

Thank you General for sharing your dreams. 

I too dream of belonging to an Army where its people worship Jesus only. That all forms of idolatry within are broken down and destroyed as we seek God for forgiveness.

I dream of belonging to an Army where its people are hungering after the things of Jesus; spending time in prayer listening to God, digging deep into the Word, learning how to be more like Him and how to live like Him.

I dream of belonging to an Army that KNOWS God's voice.

I dream of belonging to an Army that loves unconditionally, hearts breaking for the lost. tears falling as we intercede on their behalf and plead for their salvation.

I dream of belonging to an Army that is totally reliant on God rather than Governments.

I dream of belonging to an army that witnesses miracles of those held by their addictions being set free by the power of the Holy Spirit, seeing people gloriously healed and men and women speaking prophetically into the lives of the everyday people.

I dream of belonging to an Army that is relevant to the people of today, an Army being brave and discovering what is relevant and what is not and doing something about it even though it may hurt because its always been done that way!

I dream of an Army that treats everyone fairly and with compassion, those within our church, as well as those not yet!

I dream of belonging to an Army that can say it's sorry for the things it has done wrong. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIVUK) 14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

But I am in the Army, I believe I was called by God to serve within the Army and so it must, it has to start with ME!
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*No offence general, we all can dream but actions are needed no more dreaming, as an x Salvationist I feel the Salvation Army is more a social club than a blood & fire army. Looking forward to an army on fire for God.

*Some great words General but as always actions speak louder. Martin Luther King Jr matched his dream so eloquently spoken with actions bravely taken. Hoping you'll be in the role long enough to make the radical decisions required to make the dream a reality. (From an ex-salvo who still loves the ethos and original heart of the Army)

*Every general seems to have said this, but so far, I have seen no evidence that this will ever become a truth for the army. Time to put action to words and not get caught up in how poetic it sounds maybe? Will believe this when I start to see it.

*the problem is that change comes easy.......so so easy when it is change in the wrong direction. We used to say about ourselves.... Heart to God. Hand to Man. Now we say....Doing the most good?? Taking God out of the picture. Are we ashamed of Him?? Read Revelations chapter 2 where Jesus talks about the church of Ephesus

*Will this dream stop the current nightmare though?

*H G Wells also had a dream, which I fear is coming true about the army... We need action and a voice for the voiceless and clear transparency on every level.

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This post was sent to us from an adult 1st generation UK Salvationist (name on file). Other posts too have been received. One came from a soldier, a LO in a mid-central UK corps, again, a first generation Salvationist. She, with her husband were contemplating SA Officership. "Many 'formers' have been instrumental in and encouraging us on this path". We deem her a model Candidate. However, in recent weeks she, with scores of others, have shared with us that they are on the verge of 'going out of uniform'….