Right now is the time for peace. We plea for peace! As we mourn and express shock and anger about the events unfolding around us, let us try something new. Let's dialogue. Let's see the "other" as sister and brother. Let's respectfully express our opinion and listen to differing viewpoints. Let's give peace a chance!
We cannot wait for somebody else to step forward to lead the way of non-violent dialogue and outreach. All of us are called to be instruments of peace. Right now. In our homes. In our workplaces. In our houses of worship. In our communities.
End the cycles of racism, sexism, homophobia, poverty, and institutional brutality. Forge bonds of trust between communities and law enforcement agents. Have open debates about the role of guns and the plague of gun violence.
Peace begins with you. It begins with me.
My prayer is that which is often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. This is a prayer for those seeking to sow seeds of love and forgiveness. It is a plea for peace:
Thanks again Ryan for your thoughts.We all must try to be that instrument of peace. I also hope that a man or woman can rise to the occasion and be that person of hope and peace. I'm working in Atlanta this week and am reminded that all things are possible with God. The Reverend Martin Luther King started his church ministry here. At a time not unsimilar to what we face now. He was that instrument they needed then. It happened once it can happen again.
ReplyDeleteThanks again Ryan for your thoughts.We all must try to be that instrument of peace. I also hope that a man or woman can rise to the occasion and be that person of hope and peace. I'm working in Atlanta this week and am reminded that all things are possible with God. The Reverend Martin Luther King started his church ministry here. At a time not unsimilar to what we face now. He was that instrument they needed then. It happened once it can happen again.
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