I try to be slow to speak when there are important or controversial issues. I know my mind is weak, and don’t always have the proper response. I am sinful, just like the rest. Even after I gather my thoughts, I’m sure I have blind spots and lack understanding. In my pride, I want to be right, and to have the perfect opinion, but know that I need more wisdom.
We are at a time in history where a great and horrific wrong has taken place in the murder of George Floyd by one who was supposed to protect and serve the community. We all ache, some more than others. I am deeply grieved by all that has taken place, first in foremost by the murder and approval of it by 4 policemen, and not just that, but by the unrest and political games taking place. It all sickens me, and like so many, I long for peace and harmony.
Unfortunately, we live in a world enslaved to sin and misery. We, all created in the image of God, equal and blessed, fell to sin. We are marked by sin; by pride, selfishness, hatred, anger, jealousies and so much more evil. We all fall short. All of us.
We toil and hope in things that will not deliver. Politicians are not the answer, organizations are not the answer. You and I, are not the answer. The answer, though many may shake their head is that Jesus Christ came to save sinners; to redeem and renew.
We all need a new identity, one that does not boast in the flesh, but has been humbled by the unimaginable love of God. When we come to Jesus, we come humbled, broken, knowing that we cannot stand; that no good thing dwells within us. And Jesus is our Healer, our Redeemer, the one who changes hearts, who brings all together as one.
Now, as we all know, that doesn’t make us perfect in our display of love. We continue to do the wrong that we so much dislike. But He does work in us, and one day, sin, racism, pride, selfishness, lies, anger and all these things will be done away with. I long for that day, when all the things that plague our hearts will be eradicated and to be in His presence where there is fullness of joy. Can you imagine that? A place where none of this nonsense exists or is even a thought?
If this is what you truly long for, a peace that is foreign to this world, turn to Jesus. Confess your sins, kneel before the cross and receive the love that took our sins upon Himself.
“For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin,
so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.”
2 Corinthians 5:21
Hello all!!! Well, I just thought today I’d give you something else to read. I came across an excellent article entitle “What’s wrong with having a normal life?” written by none other than my mother, Krista Hahne. Okay, even if I’m a little biased, I still think it’s a great read and though a little long, (that’s just how my momma is) it’s worth your time…. I guarantee!!!!
It's All By Grace! 