Greg and Groucho were having a game before Greg was taken,
rather reluctantly, to nursery. I wedged myself into the prayer window for my morning
quiet, and as I read Colossians about the wonder of Jesus, and thought, with a
thankful heart, of his love for his world, I became aware that I was surrounded
by symbols of aggression and violence. Toy soldiers brandished weapons while
cowboys levelled guns.
All around us, wherever we are in the world, aggression and
violence are part of our daily lives. For some, it may be real physical war or
oppression, famine and injustice issues. For others, it may be workplace
bullying, racist attitudes, misogynist belittling, domestic abuse. During these
uncertain times, it may be the active fear of the future, fear of job loss,
fear of homelessness, or for children, bewilderment at the anxiety displayed by
parents and family.
Right in the middle of it all, and so much bigger, is the
Word of God. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, towers over the puny enemies which
loom so large in our conscious thoughts, undermining our peace and threatening
relationships.
I pray for all whose lives are physically threatened, that
God will show his hand and surround those in danger with an army of angels to
protect and deliver.
May he help me to readjust my own perspective today, and
allow faith to demolish all strongholds of fear in my heart and mind as I come
to God with an overwhelming sense of love and gratitude. God is good, always.
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