I have had a difficult time narrowing down my blog topic this week. I’ve rejoiced that I live in America, a nation that exercises the freedom and right to vote for our leaders and that follows through with a peaceful transfer of power. Even though I’m not enthusiastic about the choices we had in voting, I marvel at our system of government, and contemplated sharing my heart..

Simultaneously, I’m concerned about the direct attacks on our democratic system by those who don’t agree with the results. I’ve been tempted to discuss the need for prayer or the need to withhold judgmental attacks on those who disagree with us. I also thought of issuing calls for civility, respect, and unity. If I covered it all, it would quickly become a book—if I could write quickly. 🙂

As these thought rolled in my head, I was reminded of the verses that God used in my life when I was drowning in misery because of judgment and bitterness toward others.

He said, “all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing” (1 Pet. 3:8-9).

As a nation, we have inherited God’s blessings. However, if we continue to attack each other instead of showing compassion, love, and courtesy, I’m afraid the blessings we have enjoyed could dry up.

I’m not covering any of those. My next post will be on something totally different that is stirring even more deeply, but I wanted to at least mention these things, because they are important if want to heal the schism in our land, find peace in our midst, and continue in the blessing that we have come to take for granted–and maybe even consider our right..