Fight On?

I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before their eyes.

In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin. The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good. Even on their beds they plot evil; they commit themselves to a sinful course and do not reject what is wrong.

Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals. How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.They feast in the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.

Continue your love to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart.May the foot of the proud not come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away. See how the evildoers lie fallen – thrown down, not able to rise!

(Above is Psalm 36- So appropriate for today as I see this nation tearing itself  apart once more.)

Political Anger and the Butcher, Baker, and Candlestick Maker

It's out of control, people! Stop it now. Whether you're a Democrat, Republican, or Independent, it's time to begin treating each other with respect and decency. It doesn't really matter whether or not you agree or disagree with someone else's politics or if someone else's actions are acceptable or not. Ultimately, you are not held to their standards. God will be your judge- and that holds true for all - Donald Trump, Maxine Waters, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Nancy Pelosi, or anyone at the Red Hen Restaurant. 

Did the restaurant have the right to deny service to Ms. Sanders because she serves the U.S. under a president they hate? Yes, absolutely. So do other businesses that disagree with the political stance or moral choices of a person who is requesting their services. But you can't have it both ways. One size fits all. Butcher, baker, and candlestick maker. Including Christian ones.

Time to love- and pray for- your enemies.