Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will (Romans 12:2).
There is a lot going on these days. A lot! Quite honestly, it can be overwhelming and really hard to decide what should convict us and move against the grain and react, and what should give us great pause. Then again, it may bring up the question of just how to react and respond to certain issues and topics.
Friend, the rabbit hole is deep and all-consuming. Just scroll through social media or hop on the internet for a brief moment and you’ll find that you are quickly bombarded with tragic news and truly heart-wrenching situations. It’s in our face, right in front of us, on the daily. It’s upsetting to say the least.
While there are multiple verses that command us not to worry about anything and to overcome our concerns with prayer (Philippians 4:6), we can still easily bend toward our human nature and fall into fear, worry, or anxiety, especially when certain issues weigh so heavily on our hearts.
So, with that in mind, it may be wise to point out that with all the noise out there clamoring for our attention, are there issues that we should deeply care about, maybe even causing us to respond? According to God, yes there is!
Read on and let’s unpack some ethical issues we should truly care about as believers and even some pocket prayers to lean on. While this is not an extensive list and God may lay other issues on our hearts for various reasons, may this be a starting point.
Once you read through these, allow God to stir and move in your life, revealing what He wants you to truly care about in this season of your life. Lastly, pray that He will use you to do a great work for Him out of a heart of compassion.
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