Sunday, August 13, 2017

Dear God,

Sometimes we just have to call evil for what it is.  When we rip and tear at groups of people because of their color, religion, politics, socio-economic status, or mental status, we practice evil acts.  We add darkness to our world.  We hide the light. 

What is happening in our world is so very sad.  It is as though enemies are created daily by people who think a particular way and judge the rest of the world by their way of thinking.  We are all guilty.  We create hate, bigotry, and just plain ugliness.  We are better than this.

If it is true we are made in your image, then we have to look at each person through your lens.  When we rant about someone different than ourselves, we are talking harshly about your children.  Although we are diverse, unique, and practice differing rituals, we are each human beings made of the same flesh.  We breathe the same air.  We live on the same planet.  None of us owns the air, the earth, the sea or the sky.  They all belong to you.

Before we condemn others, we need to examine our own lives.  Where do we judge?  Who do we hate?  Why do we do what we do?  How do we rationalize our poor behavior?  Do we see the dark places in our own souls?

Lord, shine
your light
upon us.
Reveal our
own sin.
Show us
the way
to the light,
the light
that is
your light
that shines equally
on all
your children.
Forgive our
tawdry behavior.
Remake us
into your likeness
so we too
may shine
with the light
of faith.

Love, Andrea