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“Am I my brother’s
keeper?”
Genesis 4:9 (NIV)
This year, 2020, has given us a different perspective about
things. We have seen the CORONA VIRUS spread around the world. Some people do not take it seriously. We have
seen states close and then reopen only to have the virus wreak more havoc in
our nation. Those that do not take it seriously choose not to wear masks.
Others chose to have parties and go to the beaches and lakes over the Memorial
Day and July 4th holidays. I recently heard of a city one area of which
had a “Block Party” and had 600 participants.
As I initially write this, our nation has lost 138,649
lives. As I think on these numbers, I think of my cousin’s passing in early
April. His daughter, who works at the nursing facility where he lived, also had
COVID and was quarantined at the time he passed on and had to plan his service “long
distance.” Each night on the news channel I watch, several of the journalists
pay tribute to some of those who have succumbed.
As I sit here in my home, (I prefer to stay in as much as
possible. I still have some issues with my ankle.) However, when I do go out, I
wear a mask. Hubby has a supply of them in the console of our car. I see people
who work in these places who have health issues. I talk to these people and
feel I must try to do my part to protect them as well as myself.
Yes, we are our brother’s (or sister’s) keepers. In our
community, we have numerous agencies that depend on people who are able to volunteer
or to donate to help those who are unable to have food for their families,
homes for themselves, and those who are in the process of turning their lives
around.
Our governor here in Indiana has mandated masks to be worn
by all over the age of 8 years old. This will go into effect this coming Monday,
July 28th.
So much happening in our country these days. We need to spend more time praying and sharing the love of Christ with our neighbors and friends both here in cyberspace as well as in person. May God bring healing and peace to our land once again.
ReplyDeletePam: Yes, we do. Our pastor has talked about people driving to our public schools and praying for thoe who attend or work in each building.
ReplyDeleteOur Mustard Seed prayer group is seriously considering doing this assignment. We have 11 public schools. They are in various parts of town. We might be dividing these up and doing this over a period of three weeks. Please pray for us. Peace and blessings to you.