All lives matter – including most vulnerable in society

We have been hearing a lot about “Lives Matter” – and should. All lives do matter! Why? Because God created us all in his image and likeness without exception.

Our Lord loves us all equally, and we are to likewise love one another as He has loved us.

Our Lord is a just God, and we are to also act justly. As we strive to correct injustice, let us recall the Roman injustices toward the Jewish people in the time of our Lord, their expectations, and his non-political approach.

Our Lord is kind and merciful and we are to also be kind and forgiving if we are to receive mercy.

Our Lord is not a hypocrite, and we are not to be either if we are to share His life on this earth and walk in His ways. So as our voices proclaim “Lives Matter,” let us sincerely include the most vulnerable in our societies. There are those heavily burdened in inequalities with limited opportunities as they bear life’s hardships, and also there are those who are never given the opportunity to live, grow and be born. Talking about injustice, these innocents have done no wrong, nor hurt anyone, including our Lord.

Our President is right when he says to pray. I add, as we all fall short in some way or another, that we humbly confess these transgressions and offer our hurts, sufferings, and hopes to our Lord, and show him we are sincere in change both in ourselves and then in society.

If this be acceptable to our Lord, may He show us mercy, lessening our differences and the pandemic, and bring us together as His family.

DOUG SCHAAF

Yuma