For such a time as this
For such a time as this
After not having words of my own I have taken the time to seek the words of others. I have found some words which were wise while others were not as much. I have noticed a lot of knee-jerk reactions hoping to make some sense of all of this. I have seen hope and courage, people reaching out for the best. I have seen fear and abuse thinly veiled in vacuous words. People searching, striving, hungry to find the right words.
Somebody do something has been the cry. We all feel weak and powerless in this. Knowing the wrong response brings about massive consequences. Just think of a post that was not well received or a comment that was contrary to the majority opinion. But this carries not crosswords and hateful speech, but death in the real form of bullets and bombs.
The feeling of helplessness is at the core of this frustration. The desire to do something, anything. There are things you can do. Donate to groups that are present helping with the food shortage or the groups helping with the refugees. Resources are the option at your fingertips.
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I have read don’t pray, act. And I understand the meaning behind the words. The heart of don’t just stand there, join us. But again, these are words from those seeking to mend the hurt and fix the problem. The cry is that words will not solve this crisis only actions will. The cry for more bullets and more bombs. We know the end of that cycle.
We also know that the only way to stop a bully is to stand up to them. So, stand we must. And a united front must be created and supported. Supported with more than simple words and sanctions, (though sanctions do much more than many give them credit.) The truth is though this war must be won with words. The right words back up with honest action.
So, it is words that I search for. Words that bear the heart of truth and purpose. Words that pierce the heart and reach the soul. The outcry sounding from the heavens is easy to read, the time for words is over now the time for war has begun. I truly pray they are wrong.
Blessings.