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Speak up.

Today’s devotion is a bit more person.  It might be a statement about things going on around our world, but I want to remind you that these are my thoughts and not those of our church, my family or of any thing I am affiliated with.  With that said…

What I see around me is alarming.  It hurts my heart on so many levels that what to share is extremely difficult and might even be a bit confusing.  Listening to the news and the opinions of others can help, but it can also make my mind spin and my blood boil.  Does that make sense.

Speak up.

When you know something is wrong and you do nothing about it, that is just that… wrong.  When you know something is right and you don’t speak up about it, that is just… wrong.  Either way it is always right to speak up.

Proverbs 31:8-9  NLT
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.  Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.

The death of George Floyd is 100% wrong, and when any authority, as in law enforcement, uses it’s power to push down, figuratively or in reality, it needs to be dealt with.  Those who took part in his death should be prosecuted.

The protests around the nation have a place.  We live in a nation where we have free speech, and that is something we should cherish and continue to fight for.  I believe that peaceful protests make a difference.

It bothers me when property is damaged and businesses are looted.  If it doesn’t belong to you, don’t damage it.  There is a difficult conversation going on throughout this, and what we are hearing and seeing happen continues to hurt my heart.

Speak up.

But hear me out, please.  What is the most important thing?  It is LIFE.  We can replace things.  We cannot replace people.  Cherish life.  Speak up for people.  Share your heart.  Make sure it is not selfish or from motives that build your own kingdom.  Help people win.  Help people stand.  Speak up so that others can be heard.

Ensure justice.  Speak up for the helpless.  Share so that those without a voice have a voice.  My story should be clear today.  We have a job.

Speak up.
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