Action required

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27913280_10213826914360740_4929589845878718805_oIt seems that Lent, my schedule, current events, and such have not contributed to good blogging. I saw this graphic on Facebook, posted by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet and it struck me.

27858651_1644153752342396_207629616003888568_nThoughts and prayers are fine, but as St. James reminds us “faith without works is dead.” We must ask God to change our hearts and then respond to God’s urging. Our anger, our outrage, our sadness and tears all must be transformed – along with our hearts – into action. Doing otherwise is no longer an option.

How is it that in this so-called civilized nation, in which so many people fancy themselves as Christian cannot feed, clothe, and house its poor, especially children? Apparently it is OK to strip people with disabilities of their rights now. How is it that we can not find humane solutions for Dreamers? Not to mention other immigrants, many who were legal who are being systematically dispatched to countries they really do not know at all. Why, why, why have we seen so many shootings, so often in schools? Along with that, if now is not the acceptable time to speak about shootings, when would that time be? If we can speak of walls and travel bans at the drop of a Mexican or Muslim hat, so to speak, why can’t we speak about the shootings? Who will the wall protect when so much terror and death come from the inside?

27798214_10159957632880207_6445639966539676638_oThoughts and prayers mean nothing without action. Here is a list of actions to consider. We can’t all do them all, pick one or two and stick with them.

  1. Make a regular practice of calling your elected officials at every level.
  2. Make a regular practice of learning your reps voting history – quote from it when calling their office. Staff members who answer are typically willing to listen.
  3. Support through donations and actions, candidates who support causes that align with your own. Political campaign work can be so hard, but it is necessary and worth it.
  4. Make sure your local party is finding and putting forth new candidates for office.
  5. Take a stand – do not be afraid to share your opinion. Do take the time to understand what you believe and why.

Otherwise we are left with empty thoughts and prayers, We can do more. We will do more.

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6 thoughts on “Action required”

    • Thank you Doris. I think that part of it has been that I have been overwhelmed by so many issues. I need to narrow my focus and concentrate on those things. If we all do that, our efforts will be better served. For me it is about immigration and guns, those are really powerful for me. Other things matter, but I know that I cannot do it all. And we must inspire and encourage one another. Peace.

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  2. From this side of the pond there is little I can do except offer prayers, for the victims, their families and for you all. I pray that with God’s help you will be able to change things; they can’t go on as they are.

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  3. I heard about this and it is very Heartbreaking!! Yes , WE NEED CHRIST JESUS-YESHUA in our Christian Nation USA AGAIN!!

    ( I Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV ) “Rejoice evermore. Pray Without Ceasing. In every thing Give Thanks: for this is the Will of GOD in Christ Jesus-Yeshua concerning you.”!!

    Our ONE TRUE GOD the FATHER and HIS LOVE ❤ is ETERNAL through HIS ONE and Only SON CHRIST JESUS-YESHUA for Today and Everyday Forevermore!!

    I LOVE You All Everyone Through Christ Jesus-Yeshua, Because HE LOVED ❤ EVERYONE FIRST!!

    Love Always and Shalom ( Peace ), YSIC \o/

    Kristi Ann

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