The Matter of Life
Psalm 139.16b (NIV) “…all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.”
Jeremiah 1.5a (NIV) “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,…”
Our country may be set on fire in the upcoming months, especially after the leaked preview of how the Supreme Court was leaning on Roe vs. Wade.
We are called to be peacemakers and speak the truth in love. God is giving us that opportunity. To win people by seasoning our speech with grace and not anger or hate. To show empathy but guide people towards his truth and allow the Spirit to work. Building dialogue that can continue though others disagree.
God, open our hearts to see how to be a light in this darkness but not a self righteous light. You will handle all things in the end, since justice is yours. Put your words into our mouths so we can appeal to those the world has snared in its trap. Amen.