o lord, i lament
pundits chatter about division
red states, blue states
red counties, blue cities
it’s a political phenomenon
dominating the news
but not our lives
most of us are center-red
or center-blue
in the middle
we aren’t ranting
on social media
we’re sharing pix
of pets and grandkids
In the neighborhood, workplace
in civic and faith pursuits
there’s respect, mutual concern
even solidarity
we are so weary
of chaos and turmoil
in politics and government
we seek order
in a disorderly world
we long for community
with humility and forgiveness
with love of neighbor
Jesus is the way
Whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4
Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times? Jesus answered, I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! Matthew 18:21-22
Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Matthew 25:35-36
amen
