Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 27:14 NIV)
No words or thoughts can heal the broken hearts.
Everyday we are reminded of the evil that exists in our world.
We see it in our own community, in our town, our state, our
nation, and in the world in which we live. We turn on the
television, read our social media feeds, maybe even read the
newspaper (they still print newspapers) and see the hatred
and violence of hurting people. Our feeds and media reports
many time pour fuel on the fires of anger.
We see it in our own community, in our town, our state, our
nation, and in the world in which we live. We turn on the
television, read our social media feeds, maybe even read the
newspaper (they still print newspapers) and see the hatred
and violence of hurting people. Our feeds and media reports
many time pour fuel on the fires of anger.
In the name of opposing opinions we spew hatred at others
whose hearts we may not know and understand. Well
intentioned people who abhor the violence and the aftermath
throw daggers at others who also abhor the violence and
aftermath all with the intention of stopping pain, suffering,
and senseless actions of inhumanity. The sick individuals who
carry out these inhumane and evil acts get the attention and
results they desire, more hatred and more violence.
whose hearts we may not know and understand. Well
intentioned people who abhor the violence and the aftermath
throw daggers at others who also abhor the violence and
aftermath all with the intention of stopping pain, suffering,
and senseless actions of inhumanity. The sick individuals who
carry out these inhumane and evil acts get the attention and
results they desire, more hatred and more violence.
Conversations need to be had, civilly. Dialogue needs to
continue. Action needs to be taken.
continue. Action needs to be taken.
I have friends and people I care about deeply who find
themselves on both sides of the political and social arguments
of our society. The answers are always found in the middle with
those who are willing to work together for the greater good.
themselves on both sides of the political and social arguments
of our society. The answers are always found in the middle with
those who are willing to work together for the greater good.
Those who have a faith in a God who created humanity and
said it was “very good” must come together to be the peace-
makers and voices of reason. Our churches must not continue
to alienate the “other” but embrace and love them. When we see
people hurting, we must go beyond praying to offer assistance.
If we don’t have the resources or abilities we know someone who
does.
said it was “very good” must come together to be the peace-
makers and voices of reason. Our churches must not continue
to alienate the “other” but embrace and love them. When we see
people hurting, we must go beyond praying to offer assistance.
If we don’t have the resources or abilities we know someone who
does.
Through the tears in our eyes and struggles of our hearts, let us
show the love of God to at least one person today. You know
someone who needs to know the love of God this day. By the
power and presence of the Holy Spirit, be the hands and feet and
heart of Jesus.
show the love of God to at least one person today. You know
someone who needs to know the love of God this day. By the
power and presence of the Holy Spirit, be the hands and feet and
heart of Jesus.
In Christ,
Pastor Mike
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
(Matthew 5:3-10 NIV)
