A degrading and nasty cartoon, politically motivated, and horrifying
in its depravity was shared on Facebook. I realize I am prudish, which won’t
surprise those of you who know me. But our sense of decency is slipping away.
For the first time since I joined Facebook many years ago, I unfriended someone
I have known since 7th grade and explained to that person why. I’m
all for letting things go and not sweating the small stuff, but it’s also
imperative to stand up. Hopefully, we become more compassionate during this
time, but this time may call for new boldness, in standing up for our
values.
The challenges we
face are not going to be solved with more division, more mean-spiritedness,
more backstabbing, and more lies. Let’s
walk this road together and assist each other, lifting each other up with
encouragement and love. We do need
humor, ways to alleviate our tension and our fears. Let’s do that in a healthy
way, reminding one another of what is important, offering helpful advice and
ideas. God gives us instructions on how to think and what to set our minds upon,
and it has never been more important than right now.
Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true,
whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or trustworthy-think about such
things. Philippians 4:8
I encourage you to
think on things above, to focus on the good surrounding us in the excellence
and sacrifice at work. The stories are many and the hope is real. We can do
this!
Lord,
Give us the best ideas, the most hope, give us miracles, show
us the way through to a better world. Show us Your ways.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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