Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.John 14:27
I love to go to live theater productions and usually there is a brief 15 minute or so intermission during the play to get up, stretch, use facilities and perhaps grab a snack. A time of relaxing and refreshing before heading back to your seat to watch the conclusion of the production.
Right now our world, or at least here in the US, is on an intermission of sorts from life and the many things we took for granted. Americans are not used to being told to stay in place, not hug, don’t go out and eat, don’t congregate in groups larger than ten, and so forth. But it is, for now, the new normal. No luxuries like nail salons, massages, hair stylists and eating out at your favorite place. Air travel is not forbidden but people take precautions to be safe. No movie theaters or shopping trips.
Have you started to appreciate yet just what you were taking for granted? I know I am. But looking back to 2001 after the tragic events of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks many were patriotic like never before. American flags were sold out like toilet paper is today. But slowly time took its’ toll and the American flags came down and some listened to wrong voices and started not liking the land of the free because of the brave. Hopefully this time with a new generation not born during that time you and I can learn and remember the lessons we are learning and never take good things for granted again.
PRAYER: Father I thank you for living in America a country evil people have been trying to destroy for quite a while. I pray for those people in public office who really despise freedom and try to educate our children to be endeared to socialism and communism. Wake us up and help many people come to Christ during this trying time. Forgive us for our complacency. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
I love to go to live theater productions and usually there is a brief 15 minute or so intermission during the play to get up, stretch, use facilities and perhaps grab a snack. A time of relaxing and refreshing before heading back to your seat to watch the conclusion of the production.
Right now our world, or at least here in the US, is on an intermission of sorts from life and the many things we took for granted. Americans are not used to being told to stay in place, not hug, don’t go out and eat, don’t congregate in groups larger than ten, and so forth. But it is, for now, the new normal. No luxuries like nail salons, massages, hair stylists and eating out at your favorite place. Air travel is not forbidden but people take precautions to be safe. No movie theaters or shopping trips.
Have you started to appreciate yet just what you were taking for granted? I know I am. But looking back to 2001 after the tragic events of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks many were patriotic like never before. American flags were sold out like toilet paper is today. But slowly time took its’ toll and the American flags came down and some listened to wrong voices and started not liking the land of the free because of the brave. Hopefully this time with a new generation not born during that time you and I can learn and remember the lessons we are learning and never take good things for granted again.
PRAYER: Father I thank you for living in America a country evil people have been trying to destroy for quite a while. I pray for those people in public office who really despise freedom and try to educate our children to be endeared to socialism and communism. Wake us up and help many people come to Christ during this trying time. Forgive us for our complacency. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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