I don’t know anymore.
I hear them say the country is going to hell in a hand basket. And I think but God…
I listen to reports of protesting and fear and anger. People imagining a particular outcome is certain doom. And I think but God….
I hear of church corruption and abuse and people hurt by those they trusted for guidance. And I think but God…
I learn about sex trafficking and horrible dark crimes happening on the sunny streets near me. And I think but God…
We can wrap ourselves in anxiety and agree to be victims. We can get worked up and forget that we belong to each other. We can dehumanize others so we can easily hate and call it just. But God…
God says we are victorious. He says we are beloved. He assures us we are enough. He implores us to not be afraid. He tells us to be bold and courageous and kind.
Jesus teaches us to love our neighbor as ourself.
So first, love yourself. Call yourself worthy. Look in the mirror. Take a good long look and get right with that person. Hurt people hurt people. Heal your hurt. Invite the Lord in to minister to your heart. Get free.
Listen to the soft whisper of grace and dance in the cool breeze of freedom. Then don’t forget it. Return to the well for Living Water. Every day. Every minute. You will need it. Drench yourself in the Spirit of God. Stay free.
Remember that every single soul on earth needs that same mirror moment. Trump. Sanders. Clinton. Cruz. Rubio. Kasich. Just like you. And the supporters of all of them. They are not the devil. They are human. They need God. They long for Hope. They hunger for peace. Offer peace. And kindness and grace. Offer to others what you have been so freely given.
We can’t see God’s actual hand of protection and love and provision in these political discussions but we can see and hear YOU. How are you representing that soft whisper of grace and that cool breeze of freedom?
Don’t just talk about what you want. Be what you want. Show others what’s possible. No fear. Just love. We need you. Go ahead…Lead.
Sue, beautifully written. This blog needs to be posted all over Facebook and LinkedIn. We need more peaceful words like these being spoken. More grace, more understanding, more peace….more GOD! Thank you for having the courage to share your thoughts with us.
Thanks Maureen! Yes, compassion and kindness is needed! Feel free to share it! 🙂 hope you are all doing well!!