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They look, but they don’t really see
(Matthew 13:13; NLT).
1. Look at our world –
At our conflict and strife.
2. Look, for our greed
Is destroying all life.
3. Look at our hate –
We’ve forgotten God’s way.
4. Look, see the truth,
Ask forgiveness, and pray.
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References
1. The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. All have turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. Do all these evildoers know nothing? They devour my people as though eating bread; they never call on the Lord (Psalm 14:2-4; NIV).
2. From the least to the greatest, their lives are ruled by greed (Jeremiah 6:13; NLT).
You did not reflect on your actions or think about their consequences (Isaiah 47:7; NLT).
3. Hatred stirs up quarrels (Proverbs 10:12; NLT).
They have chosen crooked paths and have forgotten the Lord their God (Jeremiah 3:21; NLT).
God’s way is perfect (2 Samuel 22:31; NLT).
Follow the way of love (1 Corinthians 14:1; NIV).
4. You will look back on all the ways you defiled yourselves, and will hate yourselves because of the evil you have done (Ezekiel 20:43; NLT).
Perhaps even yet they will turn from their evil ways and ask the Lord’s forgiveness before it is too late (Jeremiah 36:7; NLT).
Pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17; NIV).
Godless humanity brings only destruction to His World, oh that men would awaken to His Love!
You are so right, Alan, and isn’t this sad? My prayers for you both, continue. Is there any news, please – I’m getting worried about you both? With love and blessings, from Ruth XXXXXX
There is a re-try of an endoscopy today using a smaller child’s tube, we pray that this works and gives some temporary relief. If it does there is a chance she may come home for Christmas today, maybe.
My dear friend, I’m so sorry to hear how difficult this has all become for you both. I pray that today’s procedure will indeed bring some relief, however temporary, and that she will be able to come home from Christmas. I guess you’re now looking at surgery in the new year? May God bless and comfort you both at this very challenging time. XXXXXXXX
The picture you shared today goes perfectly with your poem, Ruth.
As the scriptures say, “God made man upright, but we have sought out many devices.”