Inspirational Vitamin - 10/24/07
'The Gift of Reconciliation'
Genesis 33:5-11
It is easy to overlook the many ills that befall our society. The 'isms' of life-racism, classism, s*xism-have a unique way of reminding us that we live in a flawed, unjust society. Moreover, justice without an attempt at reconciliation is an exercise in futility. God delights in forgiving and restoring His people. Although it may be difficult to take on societal ills individually, we Christians are called to seek God, who forgives us of our sins, and to attempt reconciliation with our family members and fellowman (Matthew 5:21-24). We, too, must be willing to forgive and to restore any broken relationships, knowing that God can work through us in spite of our sinfulness.
TODAY'S BLACK HISTORY FACT:
On this date in 1935 The first Black-authored play to become a long-run Broadway hit, Langston Hughes' 'Mulatto' opens.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
'The goal of pursuit of justice must not simply be that justice happens but that reconciliation also happens.' - Miroslav Volf
To read some of the past vitamins and commentary, please visit my blog on Yahoo 360, entitled 'The Synopsis' at http://360.yahoo.com/burneya6 or at http://thealbanreport.blogspot.com/. Also, if you are in the Fayetteville area, be sure to watch my interview with Dr. Loleta Foster on 'Inside the CCBC' on the Time Warner Community Channel, channel 6, on Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 at 8:00 pm.
Genesis 33:5-11
It is easy to overlook the many ills that befall our society. The 'isms' of life-racism, classism, s*xism-have a unique way of reminding us that we live in a flawed, unjust society. Moreover, justice without an attempt at reconciliation is an exercise in futility. God delights in forgiving and restoring His people. Although it may be difficult to take on societal ills individually, we Christians are called to seek God, who forgives us of our sins, and to attempt reconciliation with our family members and fellowman (Matthew 5:21-24). We, too, must be willing to forgive and to restore any broken relationships, knowing that God can work through us in spite of our sinfulness.
TODAY'S BLACK HISTORY FACT:
On this date in 1935 The first Black-authored play to become a long-run Broadway hit, Langston Hughes' 'Mulatto' opens.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
'The goal of pursuit of justice must not simply be that justice happens but that reconciliation also happens.' - Miroslav Volf
To read some of the past vitamins and commentary, please visit my blog on Yahoo 360, entitled 'The Synopsis' at http://360.yahoo.com/burneya6 or at http://thealbanreport.blogspot.com/. Also, if you are in the Fayetteville area, be sure to watch my interview with Dr. Loleta Foster on 'Inside the CCBC' on the Time Warner Community Channel, channel 6, on Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 at 8:00 pm.
