Good Morning,
I have retreated to our den this morning to spend time praying, writing, and enjoying my cup of Door County Highlander Grog Coffee.
This morning a city in Wisconsin is awaiting a verdict from a trial that has drawn national attention. We live within 45 minutes of that city. This trial is filled with tension and the city is on edge. There are clearly two different sides, and opinions as to what happened, and what the verdict should be. Demonstrations for both sides were held at the courthouse yesterday and people were already highly agitated with each other. It wouldn't have taken much to ignite some violence. This trial is racially charged with emotional dynamite and could have consequences nationally. The National Guard is in wait if needed to quell any civil unrest either way.
My opinion on the case will not be mentioned here and it really isn't important. What is important to me is that people use common sense and do not have a replay of the rioting, looting and eventual killing of people in expressing their disappointment in the verdict no matter what the outcome is. There are peaceful and legal ways to show displeasure and air their emotions.
You can count it a fact that both sides will be tempted by agitators sent from hell itself to stir up emotions to the breaking point.
In Psalm 23 David acknowledges God's goodness and protection in his life. David has come to learn the comfort in depending on God. He recounts this experience as equating God as a shepherd to him,- leading him through despair and protecting Him. We too can have this confidence in God at this time if we seek His way and His leadership.
Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
There is a road less traveled and it is the one of peace. I pray for this city, this state and this nation.
God bless,
Marty
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