In the age of social media, and especially in this election year, a lot of time is spent discussing and debating current issues. While healthy debate can allow for positive conversation and change, too often these controversies move away from the actual issue into personal attacks. People from both sides ridicule, belittle, and eviscerate each other, often without even actually listening to the other's point of view. If we are going to shine Christ's light to the world, we have to keep our focus on him. We need to be patient and kind. It's important to speak up and be a voice for desperately needed change, but also to listen and give others grace. Next time you feel yourself tempted to fire off an ugly response online, stop and pray about it. We will do more good in this world if we resist responding out of anger but rather speak truth in love.
"I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love." Ephesians 4:2
Journey on!