This world is in a serious turmoil! We just celebrated the 4th of July
with family, friends and fireworks. Just
a few days after that, all hell has broken loose.
Headlines of two men killed by police
officers has been the
focus for the past few days. People
emotions rising and communities on edge. Most people who are responding to this news
simply want to bring attention to a problem in our society. We have heard from pastors, actors, every day
people and YOU. All of us have been
engaged one way or another understanding there is a problem and we need to fix
it.
So here we are 3 days after celebrating our freedom and now
this. An ambush in Dallas, Texas planned
to kill and hurt our police officers and other citizens.
NOTE: If you are less angry about the attack in Dallas than you were about the two men who lost their lives,
YOU ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM.
A few things to know.
I tried. I tried to
sound civil and to simply bring some wisdom to a situation that can go out of
control if we don’t focus on it. I tried
to write and encourage those who were out there to understand, Yes we need to
do something about this. But I realize
now… this is a much bigger problem that is needing a MUCH BIGGER answer. We are not going to fix this without
GOD. If you are not religious, get over
it. It is going to be God. We are too vested in our lives and our
cultures to completely understand others.
We have seen too much, we have heard too much and we have said too much
to back up and find a civil resolution. So part of my resolution today is lending my little blog to the ONE who knows everything. The following note holds answers to anyone who will dare be serious about fixing this problem.
The Bible Blog
Love in Action
"Love must be sincere.
Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Be devoted to one another in
love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Never be lacking in zeal, but
keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Be joyful in hope, patient in
affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.
Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do
not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with
those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be
proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be
conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful
to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
If it is possible, as far as it
depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Do not take revenge, my dear
friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to
avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry,
feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you
will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil
with good." ~ GOD ( Romans 12:9-21)
I love when God speaks. And He does... every day. I am a teacher, so I think in terms of practical
application. So your Bible Blog assignment this
week, especially today is this:
- Pay attention to those around. Those of every race, every gender, every persuasion
- Make eye contact and nod your head if you can’t speak, (not upward but a downward nod like a bow)
- Smile! We can all use a friendly face today.
- Hold your head up and speak easily with those that are different from you
You may think this is silly, but we have to overcome
this evil. Don’t look at people as if you are
waiting to see who will win the stare down.
Take the initiative to let people around you know you are a solution
carrier, not a problem. You will need to
engage with your neighbors, if you have NEVER SPOKEN TO THEM BEFORE… This is
the week to begin.
You may think this is too much, if you think you are not
going to bow… then you are not serious about being part of the human race. People you know are scared and unsure of
things, our children will look at each other funny for a few days, take the
initiative to take back what has been taken from us… Our sense of community.
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