I am grieved.

The events surrounding George Floyd have caused deep sadness in me as a follower of Christ. I am reminded of the words of Genesis that we, as people, are created in God’s image and likeness.

Genesis 1:27 (NIV)So God created mankind in his own image,    in the image of God he created them;    male and female he created them. 

As I process, listen and wrestle with the rawness of my own soul as a Christian, pastor, father and husband, my prayer is “Lord heal our land.” I feel helpless, yet trust in the God of all creation and goodness for His redemption. 

I would like us to consider these ancient Hebrew words: 

2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

I am asking you to take some time this week to live and pray the words of 2 Chronicles. As a response to the scriptures, I am making 3 choices this week: 

I choose to be a person called by God’s name. A name that represents love, mercy and justice. To bear the name of Christ is a sacred calling. 

I choose to humble myself. I can be my own worst enemy and get lost in my own arrogance. I am choosing to listen – not react, and receive – not pontificate. 

I choose to pray.God heal our land, heal our hearts. 
Please join me…