How to begin?
For hours, I’ve been fighting with my sentences. My computer keys aren’t spilling out eloquent words. My mind doesn’t have scholarly solutions for the conflict-ridden divisiveness that’s rocking our nation. Somehow, it’s simply my heart that wants to be heard.
Just my humbled heart—speaking to yours.
Across our nation hearts are
bent over by the current chaos that torments our lives,
seeking out truth amidst the swordfight of opposing opinions,
searching for direction for each step forward, and
needing strength to plod on one foot after another.
Across our nation hearts are
broken and wounded, searching for healing,
hungry for mercy, grace, and compassion, and
yearning for a place of refuge.
Take heart and be encouraged!
Across our nation (and the entire globe),
The LORD
supports all who fall and lifts up all who are bent over,
heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds, and*
directs our steps if we humbly ask Him to.**
The LORD is our
refuge and strength and our
ever-present help in trouble.***
He is a God of
Precious grace,
mercy, and
compassion.****
Let’s take care of our hearts dear reader, by deeply breathing in His lavish love for us. During these complicated times, may we each find His answers to our unique needs as well as find rest and refuge in the shadow of His wings.
(Based on *Psalm 147:3; **Psalm 37:23; ***Psalm 46:1; **** Psalm 36:7)
Matthew Winters (Honest Thoughts from a Pastor) 