What am I thankful for?

Billions of people on Earth—
They all have a story—
Some of triumph,
Others of struggle.

They all seek validation
Through relationships—
Some are trying to maintain one,
Others are just trying to hold on.

You’re one of them;
I am the other.

Commentary: All over the world, anywhere there’s conflict; it’s not whether the right is right or the left is wrong. It’s not whether some people are better or the others are worst. If we are all the same, if we are all empty vessels; don’t we all have the same capacity to love and to care?
“What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?” Bible, James 4:1
So what ruins us for society? It can’t be culture, because our shared customs, values, and goals are good; and aren’t they suppose to make us righteous? So why do we blame culture for our shortcomings? What gets in the way?
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12
If it’s fear, or the rage associated with it, that causes us to stumble and abandon our manners, as we sink our community; how can we rise above it?
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5
All over the world, anywhere there’s disagreement between two or more: Jesus is the Peace Maker. This is the universal truth, but it’s not a temporary solution, because if we don’t submit ourselves to Him daily, strife is at the door.
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7
So don’t hope that empty vessels won’t be influenced or manipulated, because we can. And don’t imagine, that without faith in God, we have the capacity for peace and forgiveness, because we can’t. Sadly if we persist in denial, the night will come—when it’s too late—because the enemy is already within the gate.

“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12

“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.” Matthew 6:34