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dealing with pain


This is one of those days that stands out for a few reasons.  A couple of those have touched my heart.  There is much and many to pray for.

Pray for those impacted by the hurricanes of recent days and for those who will possibly be in the path of the storm headed this way.  Many have lost their homes.  Some have lost their lives.  Resources and helpers are being mobilized to help.

Another part that hits close to home is the repeal of DACA.  This is not intended to be a political conversation, but what it does is point to the thousands of students and workers that might lose their jobs and possibly be sent back to the countries where they were born.

You may have an opinion in this matter as I do, but this conversation and what has happened leads often to debate and ridicule.  That could not be further from what I want from what I share today.  I simply want to point out the pain in the world.  This will hurt families and cause much stress and struggle for dreamers in many, many places.

As Christians we are called to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.  That doesn’t mean we are going to ask for political changes.  It does mean we want to put a face with the pain.  This is a difficult issue that may impact many people.

May our lives share the hope that comes from Jesus.  May our words and our speaking up help others and us see the miracles that only God can bring.

Whether people are in the middle of recovering from the storm or bracing for another storm or living in fear of what might happen, we have the power of God and His unending hope to help people find peace.

Proverbs 31:8  NLT
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.
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