Reject Violence – Choose Love and Peace.
“As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. “ Luke 19:41-42
God the Father is asking the question, “What have you done?” Genesis 4:10
Jesus is weeping as he wept for Jerusalem.
The Holy Spirit is with us. The Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groaning. Romans 8:26
I grew up in Riverside, California which is southwest of San Bernardino, California where the tragic loss of life for 16 individuals including the shooters took place. All life is precious in God’s sight even that of the killers. There are 17 who are wounded. We as individuals, society and nation are wounded.
I saw baseball games in San Bernardino, California. I took my niece and nephew to see Camelot in Redlands when they were children. They are adults now with their own children. My best man’s daughter attended Redlands University and teaches in music in the San Bernardino School District. My heart is full of sorrow and my eyes are full of tears.
Pray for the victims. Pray that we respond with love and compassion. Pray for all people of good will not lose hope. Hold your children and loved ones close to you.
Reject violence of any kind. Be a voice for peace, love and compassion.
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39
Peace and Love – John