As I am watching people lose friendships over the election a couple things strike me.
First, that person whom you trust to watch your house when you’re out of town or to keep an eye on your kids or pet sit your dog or you enjoy having a laugh with around a fire pit, is still that person even if they voted differently from you.
Second, loving your neighbor is easy when you think you’re in agreement on everything. Real love shows itself in the midst of conflict.
Finally, muting or unfollowing is not breaking off a friendship or relationship. Social media is not real life.
From Bonhoeffer on the command to love our neighbor and enemy. This was from a talk he gave to a student organization at the end of 1932.
I am really bad at this. I need to grow.
Poor showing today.
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It’s been a strong week.
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I am still processing this quote from my reading last night. This is part of Bonhoeffer’s conclusion on a talk on the prayer, “Thy kingdom come.”
Too often the American Church has derided struggle as a sign of not keeping “in step with the Spirit.”
Yet, as we read the Scripture we see over and over again that struggle is central to inbreaking of the kingdom of God.
It’s fun when it all comes together.
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Another 3 from the #OldGal today. Mine just wasn’t good enough.
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I’m sitting here trying to prep for Sunday. I’m doing an overview of 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. Let me tell you, these letters are a tough read today.
Pastors, we are about to see another massive amount of faith deconstruction.
“And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.” 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15
I hope we will be encouragers of the disheartened.
Back on track.
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The #OldGal again fell short today with a 4. Victory is ours #YoungPups.
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If your candidate won, be kind to your neighbors today. Many of them are hurting and experiencing a deep sense of loss. Gloating and holding your candidate’s victory over them is not the way of Christ.
If your candidate lost, it’s OK to feel the sadness and heartache. Look for the good and beautiful in the world and allow it to offer you hope.
Above all, let us remember to love one another. Let us be kind to one another.
