Good morning! How are we faithing? Politically charged is an understatement this time in history. We have seen note worthy history made in this country. Is it good or bad? Only time will tell. With all these things going on around us we need to be careful of our fellow humans and what our mission is for God. It is easy to get wrapped up in world events and miss the innocent small deals around us. We need to be aware of that still small voice from God. We need to see the small minute needs of our neighbors. We need to make sure we don't miss an opportunity to share Jesus because we are distracted with the world. Perspective man. I have to confess that I have been distracted with recent events and I pray I have not missed an opportunity for God. How about you? Some fundamental truths to remember;

1 Corinthians 10:23-24
"Everything is permissible"-but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"-but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.
NIV

1 Corinthians 8:9
Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.
NIV

Romans 15:1-4
We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me." For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. NIV

The mind God gave us is to be used for his glory. Examine everything and test everything with the Word of God. Be aware of the needs, regardless of the size because small to us may be huge to someone else.

Heavenly Father,
Forgive us when we get distracted from your grace. Lord forgive us when we miss things you send. Lord help us see and act according to your will and not ours. Lord we lift this great nation to you. We ask for revival and ask it starts at home in us! Lord open the scriptures to us so we are so full of your wisdom we cannot stay quiet! Lord we lift those in harms way and ask for your shield of protection around them and us, in Jesus name, Amen