This morning we woke up to four years of Donald Trump. I am disappointed to live in a world with so much hate and bigotry; a world where we do not all love each other as equals is a bleak thought. I am hurting and sad and in these times I look to God.

Matthew 5:38-48

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous.”

Proverbs 22:16-17

"A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty. Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction."

Proverbs 31:8

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute."

Joshua 1:9

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

1 Peter 5:6-7

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."

Romans 5:8

"but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Daniel 12:3

“Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.”

Revelation 21:4

“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”