Now I know the title may shock some and scare others, but hear me out. I truly do believe that at times to get the right attention, and to have enough impact, there must be bloodshed. Just look at wars and battles throughout history, it usually took a massive loss of life or major infliction of pain to get dramatic results. And in order for us to solve this divide, and to being about peace between people, cultures, races, religions, and careers, we must figure out a way to make it happen.
So if bloodshed is a possible solution, the next question we must answer is whose? Now I highly doubt that given my past and who I am, that the shedding of my blood would save anyone. Most likely, your blood wouldn't either. Come to think of it, so far no white person, black person, any other color person, or police officer's blood being shed has saved anyone's life lately. So whose will make the difference? And when will it be shed?
What if I told you it was already shed, thousands of years ago without guns, and without guilt. A man with no gun, no record, and no sin had his innocent blood shed in front of crowds to save us all. "In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace." - Ephesians 1:7
We are redeemed, through bloodshed, from our sins, by his grace. Yes, I do believe bloodshed is what it will take to change people and to get our country back on track. But I don't believe anyone else's blood needs to be shed because the price has already been paid. We just need to stop looking at each other with suspicion and fear, and look up to him.
I pray for all those who have lost loved ones, whatever side of the gun and law they are on. I pray for our political leaders as they tread lightly to ease tensions while getting results. And I pray for police serving and protecting, I pray for their judgment in tense situations and for their safety. And I pray for the people in dangerous areas facing random acts of violence tonight. God, we need you now.
So if bloodshed is a possible solution, the next question we must answer is whose? Now I highly doubt that given my past and who I am, that the shedding of my blood would save anyone. Most likely, your blood wouldn't either. Come to think of it, so far no white person, black person, any other color person, or police officer's blood being shed has saved anyone's life lately. So whose will make the difference? And when will it be shed?
What if I told you it was already shed, thousands of years ago without guns, and without guilt. A man with no gun, no record, and no sin had his innocent blood shed in front of crowds to save us all. "In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace." - Ephesians 1:7
We are redeemed, through bloodshed, from our sins, by his grace. Yes, I do believe bloodshed is what it will take to change people and to get our country back on track. But I don't believe anyone else's blood needs to be shed because the price has already been paid. We just need to stop looking at each other with suspicion and fear, and look up to him.
I pray for all those who have lost loved ones, whatever side of the gun and law they are on. I pray for our political leaders as they tread lightly to ease tensions while getting results. And I pray for police serving and protecting, I pray for their judgment in tense situations and for their safety. And I pray for the people in dangerous areas facing random acts of violence tonight. God, we need you now.
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