I remember a quote from a Baptist pastor talking about pastors, “You’re either in a storm, coming out of a storm or going into a storm.” He had a successful church in Washington, DC. Wonderful pastor and preacher, and it seemed like there was always something to fight about. I think the title of his book was, Preaching Through a Storm. Great book, tragic that we need books like that.
Why are we so angry with each other? I think it’s because we are afraid of each other. We are afraid of losing something that makes our lives better, whatever that may be. The way so many people talk to each other, especially through Social Media is downright horrible. No excuse for it, but it is mainstream now.
I used to use Facebook and Twitter to try to learn something, Youtube as well. I still check all three but I’m rarely very far from angry messages that threaten to storm their way into my life, always stormy somewhere nearby.
The city of Peace, Jerusalem is not very peaceful. If you can’t find peace there and enjoyment of life, and companionship that does not breed fear, where can you find it? I don’t know really. After reading that book, I’m not very hopeful that peace will ever be a part of our lives again. Not long term, widespread peace. I hurt for those that do not know peace., and would rather make war. Such a meager existence to live that way.
Praying for peace tonight.