The Devastation of Being Unkind and Unmerciful

“The merciful man does good for his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.” Proverbs 11:17 NKJV

It doesn’t hurt to show kindness and mercy, but to some people, it seems like it’s a disaster to show a simple gesture of kindness and mercy. For an example, walking away before things escalate. I see a lot of videos on social media which I believe, if some people could simply walk away, they wouldn’t have to worry about being in trouble, losing their job, or being in a physical altercation. Can you show the simple courtesy of walking away, especially in a situation that is none of your business?

Can you show mercy when a man is sitting in his car intoxicated by simply allowing him to call a relative to pick him up from his destination? Can you show kindness by simply wearing your mask in case you are asymptomatic to the Coronavirus? Can you show mercy when a man is being pinned to the ground with a cop’s knee on his neck? Can you show kindess by being concerned about our children’s education and well-being? Can you show kindness by not shooting other people to harm them while they are going about their daily living? Can you show kindness by not calling parents, “fearmongers”, just because they are concerned about their child(ren) getting the Coronavirus, which is a deadly and fatal disease, by the way? Can you show mercy when thousands of cars are lined up to take an uncomfortable COVID-19 test or get a food box from various locations? Can you show mercy to people who are losing their homes, jobs, and vehicles?

Does it really hurt to show kindness and mercy?

Absolutely not! While I see the videos of people being unkind and unmerciful, I also see the opposite. I see people who show kindness and mercy by being there for others who are in need of food, clothing, and a place to stay. I see majority of people wearing their masks. I see people protesting for racial injustice. I see businesses standing in solidarity for black lives matter. I see celebrities and communities assisting families who have lost their loved ones to police brutality. I see leaders being brave and standing up for the rights and safety of their communities and states. I see the videos of those who survived the Coronavirus. I see videos of those who survived the shooting during the Fourth of July weekend. I see how those who are hurting from losing a loved one or have been harmed by the senseless shooting are being lifted up in prayer around the globe. From this day forward, I will focus on these things for the sake of my sanity and beliefs. Lord, help me to stay focus. It really doesn’t hurt to show kindness and mercy.

But, just in case it does for you, whoever you are, please seek therapy.

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Treat Others Like You Want to be Treated

“Treat others just as you want to be treated.” Luke 6:31 CEV

Treating others how I would want to be treated is like the saying “to get respect you have to give it.” I just simply think that treating others how you would want to be treated means taking what you know is right and doing it unto others. You wouldn’t want to be rude to someone and think they wouldn’t get rude back especially when you both should be treated with respect and kindness. God says to treat people the same way as you would want yourself. So, it wouldn’t make sense for you to treat someone bad and not get that same treatment back.

The lesson of the day is to take what God gave you that is good and treat people with the same energy and niceness as you would want for them to do to you.

Written by Tia Edwards, 10th grade student

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Lord, Keep Me in Perfect Peace

“You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 NKJV

I am speechless right now, but my mind is staying on the Lord. Not on social media. Not on the news. Not on what others are saying and doing. Not on my circumstances. But on the Lord for I am trusting Him like never before. It’s too much going on. I need perfect peace.

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When You’re Too Mad to Pray

“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Romans 8:26 NKJV

As I sat there and watched the news on CNN about Trump threatening to cut federal funding in education and DeVos demanding schools to reopen without distance learning, I began to get upset. But I quickly demolished the emotion and thoughts behind it.

“Teach us what we shall say to him; we cannot draw up our case because of darkness.” Job 37:19 NKJV

I had to because when I get angry, it has an effect on everyone in my household. The last thing I wanted to do was cause discord, confusion, and anger in my house. I refused to have anything come against my place of peace. That even includes myself. I also didn’t want to bring my petition before God in the darkness of my anger. So, I began to pray, but words wouldn’t come out of my mouth. I thought to God and myself, Lord, Am I all prayed out? Is it even possible to be prayed out? or Am I too mad to pray?

“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 NKJV

But no matter how prayed out, silent, or mad I was, I couldn’t disregard the scriptures above. I must pray and intercede for all men, especially those in authority.

First, I prayed for the Lord to help me with my thoughts and anger. And then I prayed silently for those in leadership to stand up for that which is right and use wisdom when it comes to making decisions regarding our students and their education. There’s nothing more important than our student’s safety and health as well as parents’ peace of mind. In Jesus name. Amen.

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How Great is Our God

“Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.” Psalms 147:5 NKJV

How Great is our God! The King of Glory who is strong and mighty in battle! The Lord of lords and Host of hosts. The Great I am sees all and knows all. He is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. Praise be unto God!

“Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.” Psalms 34:3 NKJV

For He is good. And in spite of the chaos of this world, God is still good. He is making a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalms 34:1 NKJV

Amen.

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