Jesus tells us bluntly that a house divided against itself, will not be able to stand. (cf. Mk 3: 25). As we observe the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, we recognize a major source of division, not only in the United States, but across the world. The recent March for Life in Washington, DC. met with protestors of the opposite persuasion, and legislatures trying to establish laws to respect life from conception to natural death continue to mount the division.
One of the remedies is to promote a "culture of life." to stress the positive aspects of being human, of being alive. A simple way is to give thanks on gray days, instead of complaining, or to give thanks when we drop things, lose them, or break them. It starts with us, with little things. Then "positive reinforcement" of a colleague's accomplishments or plans helps boost spirits, which, in turn, boost other people's spirits. When we look carefully, we will find a bright side in even the worst situations. Norman Vincent Peale's book, THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING, is still relevant today. Such an outlook can help to heal the division of the house divided.
Bro. Rene
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