FRYING

A melting pot is a metaphor for a society where many different types of people blend as one. Some countries primarily consist of people of the same race, religion, and culture. America has traditionally been called a melting pot. The term “as one” is an important distinction because it does NOT describe what is happening in our country today.

When many different elements come together with no intention of blending toward cohesion but rather each element fighting to overtake the other elements, you have a recipe for complete failure. It reminds me of a rescuer jumping into the pool to save someone who is drowning, and they, in their desperation, pull the rescuer down with them. They are both lost.

When we get on a plane, the flight attendants tell us how to use air masks in an emergency. We learn to put our masks on first before we help someone else. It’s the best way to increase the chances of both surviving.

Hatred is covering people’s eyes. It’s the saddest thing ever to watch colors clashing, genders pushing, churches dividing, children suffering, neighbors fighting, and families being destroyed. The United States of America is no longer a melting pot. It’s oil and water on a hot frying pan.

I’m trying to end this on a hopeful note! All I can say is Jesus is the answer, just as He always has been from Alpha to Omega. Jesus is our Savior, Protector, Advocate, Healer, Teacher, and Intercessor.

Come to him in repentance and praise! Forgive those who trespass against you so you may be forgiven by your Father in heaven.

But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.
People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Reflection: Who do I need to forgive? How do I go about doing that? Am I protecting or hurting myself?