Today’s Thought “A Proud Detroiter” G. Ward

 

“Remember, O Lord, what has befallen us; Look, and see our reproach! Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our houses to aliens.” Lamentations 5:1-2

 

It’s quite overwhelming to see my birth certificate with no State of Michigan identifiers on it. Where there is ordinarily an expression of statehood, there appears City of Detroit. Moreover, the hospital to which my brother and I were birthed was demolished many years ago. Many, native to Detroit, lament in the way Jeremiah did when it comes to our homeland. What was once an epicenter of hope for the nation’s productive citizenry has now become sensationalized dilapidation for perpetuators of despair. There are multi-faceted views in every large city in America. Unfortunately, competitive journalism seeks more castigation than exciting potential where economic anguish may seemingly plague a once highly regarded metropolis. Regardless of any hurtful press, I’ll remain affectionably attached, knowing vibrancy is eminent.

Wherever you’re from, be unashamed; because you’re without a choice. You however, are given an opportunity towards dual citizenship (heaven) that transcends youth along with the years that may follow (cf. Ps.90:10). In that land there’s no potential for earthly hazards; every need is addressed and no sensationalistic rhetoric permitted (cf. Ro.8:18).

Happy Wednesday!