Just wanted to remind you of the big picture we are aiming for in racial reconciliation per this article from Tasha Morrison.
Reconciliation is:
- Turning away
- Setting things right
So…
- What is broken?
- How do these systems operate?
If you’re like me and not a person of color, continually putting in front of your face what you’re learning will be essential. And as we learn, I think it’s important to remember we are only scratching the surface of white privilege’s systemic depth. We keep on learning.
How to move forward?
- Prayer. Pray by the authority of what Jesus did on the Cross. Pray by His absolute, binding promise that all nations will be around His throne.
- Have proximity: Let’s build relationships even if it’s awkward. The good news is it’s awkward for everyone right now. But ask God who He might have for you in your life and keep eyes open for how He answers.
- Read what we are encouraged to read. If people of color leading the charge have article or book suggestions, let’s read them. I’m talking to myself here.
- Teach your people. The most long-lasting non-violent protests will likely happen around coffee and dinner tables and driving in our cars and gentle answers at work. As we learn, without being obnoxious, we can teach those in our lives.
- Lift the arms of the weary. People of color are weary. They’ve been living this all their lives. Let’s lift their arms without taking over.
Sometimes the basics can keep us from getting overwhelmed and give us hope. This is all so do-able. We can be patient with each other and learn. We can certainly pray in Jesus’ powerful name. We can love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. We can love our neighbor as ourselves.