Help Me Remember 70 X 7!
Luanne Hearn
“He has shown you, O man, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you? But to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
Today is the day after the release of the Tyre Nichols murder video. I did not watch it. I do not want to watch what I understand from those in positions to extend conviction and punishment, was an unnecessary use of extreme force. I trust our justice system to deal with these five.
As I reflect on what happened, I am again reminded of the broken and hurting world in which I live. Humans are flawed. We make mistakes, sometimes really bad ones. I am not the judge, but I am called as a believer and a follower of my Lord, Jesus Christ, to do my part.
The words “justice" and “mercy” are used together in the same sentence along with the directive to “Walk humbly.” I feel God’s call to me to live is an example to love, have compassion, and most of all forgive. Lord, I struggle! When I am aware of something a brother or sister has done that is so horribly wrong, how can I find it in my heart to forgive them? I am not strong enough, but you are Lord. I turn it over to You.
Lord, help me today to let go of this. Please help me let go of the anxiety that fills my heart and soul.
Prayer:
Lord, I ask you to bring peace to our broken and hurting world and help me live as an example of your goodness and mercy. Amen.
