I'll admit it, I couldn't wait for this divisive and tense election to be over. I naively thought that once it was, no matter who our new president elect was, things would calm down. That bubble burst rapidly on Wednesday morning when I opened up social media. Tensions are still extremely high on both sides of the political aisle, in spite of the genuine plea for us to unite from both the new president elect and his opponent. Even among our brothers and sisters in Christ, there is much disagreement, offense and hurt.
As Americans we all have the right to vote our conscience, no matter what others may think. We also have the right of free speech to express our views. We Americans are big on clinging to our rights. However, once we receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord our rights as citizens to any country on this earth become secondary to our submission to Him and His ways. His Word says that we never have the right to hold onto offense and hatred toward a brother or sister in Christ. (Join me for the rest of this post on Sunday, November 13th, at Woman to Woman Ministries where each Sunday I share a bit of Sunday Soul Food!)
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This is a good word, Elizabeth. Love and pray.
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DeleteAmen! Well said! Thanks, Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Marilyn!
DeleteAmen! I too naively thought it would all quiet down after the election. I am disillusioned by the anger and hate I have seen, I shall continue to hold our country and president elect in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteYes! We should all focus on prayer instead of tearing one another and our country apart!
DeleteWonderful reminder and enjoyed reading your post. I have been praying and asking Jesus each time I see a derogatory post or comment on the social media that I participate to just scroll on by and stay out of it. Scripture reminds that we aren't to grumble or add fuel to the grumbling. Boy is it hard sometimes though with the name calling and hurtful comments, but he gives the peace to just understand and have some empathy for those who are having a hard time with the election results. We win some, we lose some, and I'm just continuing in prayers for the best. Continually praying for the elected officials and for America.
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You are so right! Thank you!
DeleteA wonderful reminder to me to pray for my brothers and sister in Christ - even when we disagree. And we must continue to pray for our country and our leaders - whether they have an R or a D after their name.
ReplyDeleteI so agree with you! Praying should be our focus now!
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