Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Blessed are the peacemakers

In Matthew 5: 9 Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." As President Trump meets with the ruler of North Korea one cannot help but be reminded of this verse. This is a truly historic occasion as the leaders of the United States and North Korea sit down to talk face to face.

Obviously, it is too early to know the outcome of this discussion. Even if an agreement is reached, North Korea has been known to violate previous agreements. Still...having both sides sitting down to discuss a new possible agreement is better than the threats both sides were making just a few months ago.

Regardless of one's political bent, I struggle to understand the continued attacks against our president, especially during this important time in history. From Democrat leaders to professional athletes to actors and actresses it seems that each of them try to outdo one another with their profane attacks against President Trump. It's fine to disagree with his political views but to continue to attack him personally is outrageous and damaging to our nation. At this time North Korea and the world needs to see this nation supporting the president as he negotiates with North Korea.

Regardless of whether one is Democrat or Republican, this is the time Christians need to pray for our president and the discussions occurring in Singapore. These discussions could impact the world in which our grandchildren will live. That makes them vitally important in my opinion. If you want to criticize President Trump's political views later, that's fine, but for now let's pray for him and all those representing the United States and the free world in these discussions.

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