For many of us this has been a time of grieving, loneliness, and fear. We have had to face the things we have been trying to ignore. Injustice. Prejudice. Hate. Truth. Our existence has been based on a series of half truths. We tried to pretend that things were better…different…changed, but the curtain has been pulled back, and we can no longer ignore it. So, what do we do with this new reality?

We begin again.

We talk, we plan, and we figure out ways to treat each other better. We work together to make sure we all have what we need to live together peacefully. The Bible says, “Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.” We have to pursue it. We deserve to live in peace. We deserve to raise our children without fear. We deserve to love without worry. The best way to do that is to first, be honest about who we are and how we feel. What we feel is important. How do we really feel about our lives? Are we even living our best lives?

Second, we have to stop allowing negativity of any kind into our space. And that takes work. We have to pray about everything, and everyone we allow into our lives. Because many of us know people (family members included) who are so negative that they wear it like a piece of clothing. Although we love them, we don’t have to keep that person close. We can love them from a distance. Sometimes we even have leaders who may have the tendency to be negative or say negative things. It’s okay to respect the position that person holds without allowing them to be a part of our daily circle. 

This is not the time for us to be passive about our lives. We have to take back our authority, and use that to make a difference in the world. We have to stop thinking that we don’t have anything to offer. We do…and we will. Our voice is needed in this season.

Until next time…

Be blessed