A small stone can feel like a boulder when you carry it too long. Minor offenses become major rifts when they go unaddressed.
Molehills become mountains when we don’t deal with them appropriately.
An offense, a grudge, a little bitterness, a reoffense, a sleight, some abuse, neglect, unrepentance, hatred, violence – and the cycle continues…
So here we are. Generations confronted with repackaged versions of the same issues, refusing history’s lessons, because we give into apathy that keeps us drowsy and makes us numb. We’d rather be entertained than educated- amused rather than inspired…
And now the only thing that rouses us is the most intense pain and the overwhelming fear of mutual destruction.
Why do things have to get so bad before we decide we need to pay attention?
Why do we ignore the sages and prophets that warn us against selfishness, greed, and malice in our hearts?
In times like these, I admit it, I have to guard my heart against the rage and bitterness that will only make things worse. LORD, deal with my heart!
Will you pray with me today?
“ …Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of us speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.
Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
Let no corrupting talk come out of our mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
Good Morning, I love you all!
ihs,
just adam
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