Every Time I Read The News

Every time I read the news, my heart hurts. I’d prefer not to read it, but I don’t believe that ignorance is bliss; I believe ignorance is complacency. Though the news keeps me abreast of the world, it does an even better job of reminding me to focus on compassion, and strive to contribute to a climate of peace

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Psalms 145:8-9 KJV

The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is good to all, and his tender mercies are over all his works…

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Today, here’s wishing all of us a great compassion for others, grace and love for ourselves, and hearts always bending toward peace in a complicated world…

7 thoughts on “Every Time I Read The News

  1. I feel exactly the same way. It depresses me to see what’s happening in the world, but I make myself watch the news because I feel like I need to know what’s going on.

    I continue to move forwards with hope in my heart for a brighter future.

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  2. Lasting Peace takes a universal Code of Ethics of Love and Compassion to be achieved. This is the focus of my prayers when I read the heart wrenching daily news.

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