For the last year social media has been a violent place. Yesterday it got worse. For those of us in the USA who follow Jesus, we have the opportunity to stand for unity, hope, and love in an atmosphere looking for as reason to fight. Here are 3 simple things to do to show the love of Jesus in a hurricane of opinions.
1. Pray.
Pray for our neighbors, no matter who they voted for. Pray for our president, no matter who we voted for. Pray for our nation, no matter how we feel about it right now. Some feel that a victory has been won. Some feel that an enormous battle has been lost. The answer in both circumstances is to humbly pray. It's easy to pray what we want and do very little listening in times like these. Let us pray for God's will, let us repent of our own pride, and let us align ourselves with the heart of God by seeking him above all.
2. Be Positive.
I never thought I would say that I miss the "I can hazzz cookiezz" cat or the "share this or have bad luck for 13 generations" pictures, but I do. Christians have hope. In us breathes the Spirit of the living God. There is a time for mourning, yes. But through everything we should have joy in the Lord, hope in our Savior, and the ability to laugh. Think before you post. Then think again. Then have your wife or husband read it first. Then think again. Then maybe delete it and share a picture of your dog. Let's be the ones who quit cursing the other side for winning or bragging at the other side for losing. Let's bring hope.
3. Serve.
Here's the most controversial thing I will say: no matter how good or bad you feel a policy is, it is not the spiritual responsibility of a government to care for the poor, the outcast, the disenfranchised, the minority, the sick, or the oppressed. It is the spiritual responsibility of followers of Jesus to do this. No matter who you voted for we can see clearly that there are many people in our world who need hope and help. No government ever will fix that. Following Jesus means taking that responsibility on ourselves.
Lastly, In an effort to do my part
Here's a picture of our cat:
And if you don't comment or share this post you'll more than likely spill your coffee today.... or something....
1. Pray.
Pray for our neighbors, no matter who they voted for. Pray for our president, no matter who we voted for. Pray for our nation, no matter how we feel about it right now. Some feel that a victory has been won. Some feel that an enormous battle has been lost. The answer in both circumstances is to humbly pray. It's easy to pray what we want and do very little listening in times like these. Let us pray for God's will, let us repent of our own pride, and let us align ourselves with the heart of God by seeking him above all.
2. Be Positive.
I never thought I would say that I miss the "I can hazzz cookiezz" cat or the "share this or have bad luck for 13 generations" pictures, but I do. Christians have hope. In us breathes the Spirit of the living God. There is a time for mourning, yes. But through everything we should have joy in the Lord, hope in our Savior, and the ability to laugh. Think before you post. Then think again. Then have your wife or husband read it first. Then think again. Then maybe delete it and share a picture of your dog. Let's be the ones who quit cursing the other side for winning or bragging at the other side for losing. Let's bring hope.
3. Serve.
Here's the most controversial thing I will say: no matter how good or bad you feel a policy is, it is not the spiritual responsibility of a government to care for the poor, the outcast, the disenfranchised, the minority, the sick, or the oppressed. It is the spiritual responsibility of followers of Jesus to do this. No matter who you voted for we can see clearly that there are many people in our world who need hope and help. No government ever will fix that. Following Jesus means taking that responsibility on ourselves.
Lastly, In an effort to do my part
Here's a picture of our cat:
And if you don't comment or share this post you'll more than likely spill your coffee today.... or something....
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