In a world of prejudice, violence, sickness, uncertainty, and hate, it is easy to get caught up in the anger, verbal/physical abuse, the power hungry… It is an unhealthy state of emotions. For a people of peace it is so frightening that many just remain reclusive peering through the curtains of their homes as the world goes by. But, as the body of Christ we are called to get in the fray and make a difference in Jesus name. Many days our patience runs short as our indignant words run long. Out of fear, insecurity, and uncertainty our minds can dream up all kinds of justifications for this or that. However, the real need in this world right now is to Pray through these instances towards the freedom to find the best not the worst of what is happening, seeing the worth and good in every human being, cultivating a heart that forgives first and always, and to love without conditions.
Some days we need to just Pray this prayer each and every Moment of every day so our days are soothed with healing, not fraught with hateful words!
“You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you. Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.” Psalm 86:5-7 NIV