Monday, March 7, 2011

Ephesians 6

"A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places."
-Ephesians 6:10-13


Words, words, words...words of politicians, ministers and teachers.
False words.
True words.
Words in varying shades of black, white and gray.

This war isn't about hurting, maiming or killing people.
Too much useless and utterly pointless bloodshed...for what?
Land and resources dead people can't begin to use.

Self righteousness to the end.

The battle is to love, to serve and put ourselves on the line for those the world rejects...we can't save anyone but we can love them.

Loving, protecting, serving and taking care of one person is enough to change the world.

There is so much darkness, so much reason to despair and hate...but there is this hope, this beauty, this wonder and this impossible goodness possible because of Christ...and the love that never ends, never dies...but is true and pure.