Actions have consequences. There is no way around that. You make a decision, it ripples. More often than not, those consequences directly affect us, and we must live with the fallout of our actions. But sometimes, the waves we make can end up crashing into the lives of others. Sometimes, they affect our environment; and sometimes, they can even impact the entire world.
Our country today is a tangled mess of poor actions, bad decisions, and broken relationships. All our resources, capital, knowledge, and energy cannot correct our country's downward spiral. We need God's redemptive plan. His plan is comprehensive and redeems everything. Not just man, but every created thing needs redemption. The environment, work, recreation, cities, communities, families, and every person needs redeeming because everything is tainted by sin. When we see our common need, we find common ground. This common ground is at the foot of the cross. At the cross, Jesus paid redemption's price, and at the empty tomb, he procured freedom and renewal for everyone and everything.
ACTION PLAN
See the big picture. God's redemptive plan is unfolding. It is not our plan, nor is it a plan that we steer or direct. We may or may not understand how His plan unfolds, but we are called to trust Him in all things. We know He plans to redeem all things, and He will do so in His way and in His time. When we turn our eyes and hearts towards Him, He can provide restoration and redemption in our lives! Nothing is beyond God's ability. He will transform our lives, relationships, and our country! We need to place our trust in Him simply. Pray for God's redemptive plan to unfold as He directs.
