Christina1
Member
I've been monitoring the world situation and I'm concerned. Muslims and Jews are both being targeted for attacks throughout the world. This is obviously spill over from the conflict in the middle east. Tensions are so high right now. People feel strongly about this. Although, I personally don't think it's wise to side with anyone in this conflict, taking sides is what people will do. I want to encourage you to listen to people in your life who feel strongly about this. No matter which side they're on, whether Palestine or Israel. Take the time to listen to them. Their emotions are valid and true for them. Tell them it's okay to feel the way that they feel. Anger and sorrow are natural human emotions to experience in the face of injustice. The reason why people get violent toward our Jewish and Muslim brothers and sisters is because they feel alone and unheard. (Matthew 5:9)
I read an article about a woman who drove a car into a Hebrew Israelite home. I've heard about the murder of the Muslim boy in Illinois. I've read articles about violence against Jews in Europe and Russia. How sad! Do we want to see this conflict spread until the whole world is consumed by war and hatred?
Most importantly, listen to how you feel on the inside about these events. Spend time with God in prayer. Let's pray for peace. Let's pray for every political leader and anyone who has authority anywhere in the world to have wisdom and compassion and foresight during these difficult times. It is an act of love to listen to the other side.
I read an article about a woman who drove a car into a Hebrew Israelite home. I've heard about the murder of the Muslim boy in Illinois. I've read articles about violence against Jews in Europe and Russia. How sad! Do we want to see this conflict spread until the whole world is consumed by war and hatred?
Most importantly, listen to how you feel on the inside about these events. Spend time with God in prayer. Let's pray for peace. Let's pray for every political leader and anyone who has authority anywhere in the world to have wisdom and compassion and foresight during these difficult times. It is an act of love to listen to the other side.