Another senseless killing, families devastated, leaving a soul in jeopardy of eternal life...for what? Fame? Notoriety? Revenge?
Questionable state of mind is immediately voiced and commonly used to justify or plead. We slink away from calling it simply and honestly - hatred and evil.
Opportunities arise quickly and those whose hearts are led by the hatred and evil jump to proclaim revenge, to finish the job, to inflict more pain and loss.
And my heart hurts. Tears fall and the doubts arise that this world can ever be made peaceful and just in the eyes of God. Doubts arise that our sinking sand can ever be shored to keep us from drowning from this pit of self-seeking, revenge-obsessed, black hole of distrust and prejudice and lack of agape love.
Where does one turn to when life is rearing an ugly head? To the only source worth quoting:
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12
We made this incident; we contributed to it in even the smallest ways. Directly or indirectly, we are responsible. But God can use this for good. Our part now is to love with the love of Christ, encourage with the strength of the hope within us, saturate our immediate surroundings with acceptance, prayer and deep desire to have peace towards one another and indwelling of the Spirit to want the best...above ourselves...for others.
Dear God, help us for you are strong and we are weak.
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