This may be controversial. I have tried to stay out of the politics blaring about on Facebook, walking around at Target, and even at a church function. But I am finding it hard to hold my tongue any longer!
We all have opinions on the state of our nation, healthcare, gun control, education, and probably even what colors should never be worn. It's just that way - we are opinionated human beings!
If we could hold civilized conversations without everyone's emotions flying high, I would feel safe to join in to the debates about how we should best handle the crises that face us each and every day. The simple fact is that I generally stay out because I don't want to get snapped at by someone I love because my opinions don't match up to theirs.
What spawned this? Well, most recently it was the tragedy that fell on Friday, December 14; when a man walked into an elementary school and murdered several people. Most of these individuals were mere babies. Every time I hear someone ranting about mental health, gun control, stricter laws, the benefits of homeschooling, etc etc etc; I get a thick lump in my throat, tears in my eyes, and I can not help but grieve for all of those still living this tragedy!
Our history is studded with moments of cataclysmic events, where one or more individuals sinful decisions affect so many. And for a moment in time; emotions flare, debate (and hopefully discussion) begins, and hearts are tenderized to the need for hope. I have my opinions on ways to prevent events like this, just like most everyone else. And yes, there is a hugely emotional drive for these opinions. After all, my "life's work" could be summed up in the simple phrase of loving our littlest ones. But ultimately this fact remains; we are broken people in a broken world! Nothing will ever fully shield us from tragedy, heartache, or sin. But we do have a weapon against the cruelty of this world.
It is God!
So, by all means, discuss how to prevent such atrocities in the future. Discuss how to improve access to mental healthcare, how to safeguard our children from violence, how to prepare our educators for rising to the ultimate description of their job - to protect those who can not protect themselves. But please, please also do this...
PRAY! Pray for mercy for the disregard we all have for our own sin. Pray for hope for our children. Pray for help for the sick. Pray for wisdom on how to proceed with policies and administration. And pray for the heartache that has been felt by these families as well as those who have endured the pain of other tragedies.
We must rise up as an army of God! We must pray. And we must fall before the throne of God, Most High!
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