The Broken Vessel

The Broken Vessel
BROKEN VESSEL

Thursday, May 31, 2018

RACISM IS OFFENSIVE TO GOD

The civil rights movement happened 50 years ago, yet in the past year—when trending conversations included #BlackLivesMatter, police brutality, and changing public perception of race relations—tensions remain high. We’re talking about racism, but it doesn’t seem to be helping—only revealing more frustration and more pain. Racism is a problem we can’t ignore or run away from. It’s an issue today, and it was an issue throughout history, including when the Bible was written.

Acts 17:26 From one man, he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth, and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.

Lord, let Your will be our choice; help us to keep our focus on You, as You transform us into holy people. Guard our minds against anxious thoughts, and may You be the center of our desires. Father, our country is in turmoil; our unjust laws destroy what was built on Your Word and by Your people. Lord, we are praying for unity and peace; because we are all of one blood and one race, regardless of the color of our skin. Father, we all pay the same taxes; we are all human beings, and our blood runs red. So, Lord, help us dismantle racism; Father, we are aware that we struggle not merely against flesh and blood but against those institutions and systems that keep racism alive. Lord, we are all the same in Your sight; none is inferior or superior to the other. Father, let not religion that is man-made separate us or those who harbor hate in their hearts. Lord, give us Your wisdom and knowledge to rid ourselves of racial stereotypes that oppress some people unjustly; while providing entitlement to others. Father, help us become one nation under God; embrace the hopes and fears of all people in this world You created. Lord, heal us of envy, jealousy, and hate; so we can become one with You, in Jesus mighty name. Lord, touch the hearts of those that come in contact with our children with gentleness and kindness, so they will treat our children with respect, and our children will, in return, give consideration. Lord, please heal us, and help us find the path of righteousness, in Jesus name, Amen


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