Have you been wondering “what do I do now? What CAN I do? How can I help? How can I grow?”

My mind has been a- buzz with those thoughts all week. I’ve been trying to figure out where to start…

So far, here is my answer:

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus~the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Who, for the joy set before Him, ENDURED the cross -SCORNING its shame- and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

(Hebrews 12:2)

Jesus is our perfect example of how to maneuver in an unsettled, violent, and seemingly unjust political-social climate where oppression is palpable and visible.

In the midst of it all, He showed us -and IS showing us- there is still GOODNESS here.

Did you know that YOU were the joy that that this verse speaks of?

This joy~ our salvation, our freedom from the bondage of sin, our redemption from the chains of despair, our restoration into a loving relationship with God and ALL His people whom He created~ is what made it possible to endure the cross.

Pray with me:

Lord God,

Hear our cries.

Hear our plea for justice, mercy and grace.

Forgive us for when our eyes have been closed to the hurts of your people and our hearts have been hardened to their cause for we did not feel it was OUR cause.

Help us to seek and find You in the midst of today.

Open our eyes to Your goodness.

Show us where to be Your light in the darkness and pain that surrounds us.

Cleanse us from our own sin so we can show grace to others who are not walking with You or are different from us.

Show us how to love as You love.

Amen.