Heart Graffiti

~~~ 1 Kings 21:17-29 ~~~ Psalm 51 ~~~ Matthew 5:43-48 ~~~

So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.

The only way for us to even come close to perfection

 is if we purge all hatred from our heart.

This purging must be done on a consistent basis.

If we are not vigilant when it comes to hatred

 it eases its way into the walls of our heart.

How often do you pay attention to the pictures hanging

 on the wall that you pass all day long?

Eventually you do not even notice.

The same is true of hatred...eventually you do not

 notice that hatred is there.

Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Be merciful, O Lord, because hatred

 has become the graffiti painted on the walls of our heart.

Be merciful, O Lord, because we too often

 believe it is necessary to combat violence with violence.

Be merciful, O Lord, because we do not 

find enough space in our heart for love.

Justice is for God to administer.

We should not try to read the mind of God,

because our mind is too limited.

Sadly our world today is on overload with hatred.

We can only change the world of hatred

by being a reflection of God's pure love.

If we practice modeling God's pure love;

then we are on the path to perfection.

Graffiti often resembles art work,

but it still defaces the structure.

Hatred may seem justified;

but it still spoils the purity of your heart.

May you choose love over hatred

in all circumstances.

~~~Peace~~~