In a perfect world...



 I have seen so much debate these past couple of years over a range of social issues.  It has no signs of stopping either.  As a Christian I believe in a God who has a sovereign plan.  He is neither confused nor slow nor unjust.  In a perfect world his statutes are perfect and thus we have a picture of heaven, his second coming.  In the meanwhile we are here in an imperfect world that was never intended to become a perfect world.  

In a perfect world, rape, incest, sexual abuse does not exist.  In an imperfect world this is a daily horrible reality.

In a perfect world disease and traumatic injuries don't exist, but in an imperfect world they do and often lead to depression, drug abuse....

In a perfect world families stay together, love always is enough, but in an imperfect world we have divorce, domestic abuse, unstable families

In a perfect world we are just and do not need governmental type regulations but in an imperfect world we are not always just and we do need regulations in order to have a civilized society that functions.

In a perfect world we do the right thing because its the right thing, in an imperfect world we have thousands of external factors weighing in on what is right and wrong.  

The truth is while we are alive we are called to love others in an imperfect world and there are no black and white answers to the person holding the hand of a 13 year old rape victim in Texas who was so scared to speak out and is now 10 weeks pregnant, there is no black and white answers to the homeless drug addict who by fate of a high school sports injury took some pain pills he can no longer control, there are no black and white answers to the family crumbling because of one members choice to act selfishly and now have left behind a mess to clean up.  There are no black and white answers to the refugee who feels they have no where to go and feel as though they must leave everything they know and hope to be accepted into a society where they can take care of their children.  

In a perfect world, we don't need adoption, abortion, laws, visas, passports, divorce, rehabs.....but this will not ever become a perfect world by arguments, laws, governments, lack of governments...

The Bible and the world can agree on one thing....love.....  what does that 13 year old, refugee, drug addict, left behind family all need....love, a person to not just write a check but to know them, see them, hear them and help them.  Both sides of these arguments really do think their way is the right way...but until we accept there is no victory in being right, only in love....so many people will remain hopeless.

Matthew 5:14-16 NIV

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven


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  1. Paul CSeptember 10, 2021 at 12:29 PM

    Your faith has sustained you and will continue in this imperfect world. God bless you guys.

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  2. JeanSeptember 10, 2021 at 7:10 PM

    Heaven is clapping!!!

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