Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. ~ 1Pet 3:8-9 NLT

Be of one mind…A message for our nation
on this Independence Day weekend!
Sympathize with each other.
Love each other as brothers and sisters!
Don’t repay evil for evil.
Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you!
Instead, pay them back with a blessing.
That is what God has called you to do,
and he will grant you his blessing!
What is the nature of this message for us?
The year was 1971. I lived in a college dorm,
while on the same floor, my freshman sister lived
with her only child roommate.
The impetus I don’t recall,
but my sister and I were engaged
in a wrestling match, her room the mat.
The roommate was aghast.
Was there disagreement between us?
Certainly! Was the intention to maim?
Even to really cause pain?No!
We love each other!
Does that mean I won’t cancel her vote
in the 2020 election? Certainly not!
We disagree on many issues.
But we love each other.
I pray for her and hers daily,
wishing blessings.
And our God blesses us both!
Be of one mind…A message for our nation!