But a lawsuit for refusing to take photos at a same-sex wedding or bad press and boycotts because a company's leader talked about his beliefs is nothing compared to what we're hearing about in other countries right now. Christians are being forced out of their homes, tortured, and even killed.
Today is also September 11th. I know we all remember what happened twelve years ago. So many innocent people lost their lives that day.
A friend and her family have been working for the past year to adopt a brother and sister from Ethiopia. These kids don't have a family, and they don't have the luxuries that we do in America. And the sacrifices that Jessie and her family have made to be able to adopt these kids is so inspiring and humbling.
So I've just been thinking about all of these things and realizing how lucky I am to have a brand new tooth brush, a bed that, while not always comfortable, is mine, nice clothes and books to read and good shoes, a family, a church, and a safe place to live.
This post may not be the most eloquent or well-ordered, or maybe you disagree with something I said, but it doesn't matter. The point is that we need to remember everything that we do have and praise God for it every day. And pray for those we see hurting more than us.
Thank you, Lord!
May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him. (Romans 15:13)
But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (Matthew 5:44)
You will surely forget your trouble. (Job 11:16)
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)
It's been a long hard ride
Got a ways to go
But I won't lose hope
This is still the place
That we all call home
- Dierks Bentley
Excellent post, Sarah, and well said. I totally agree that we (this country) are blinded to what true persecution is like. We are very blessed to be living here and the things we consider little, are huge to other countries....like you said, toothbrush, bed, home, etc.
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