Where is the Love?
Music in its many forms is an international language of its own accord that can span many years but “Pop” music reflects the current issues of today. That might be why we get nostalgic when we hear a popular song from our teen or young adult years. Most of our “love songs” are happy or funny – except maybe Country music because it often portrays the lonely broken heart. And everyday most of our news is full of anger, conflict and fear I began thinking, where is the love?
In a song by the Black-Eyed Peas , “Where is the Love?” speaks loudly to our current world situation of anger, self-centeredness, prejudice and racism. Printed here is only a small part, read the whole thing when you get a chance.
What’s wrong with the world, mama
People livin’ like they ain’t got no mamas
I think the whole world’s addicted to the drama
Only attracted to things that’ll bring you trauma……
People killin’, people dyin’
Children hurt and you hear them cryin’
Can you practice what you preach?
Or would you turn the other cheek?
Father, Father, Father help us
Send some guidance from above
‘Cause people got me, got me questionin’
Where is the love (Love)
There is such depth to these lyrics in stating the brokenness of the family, lack of boundaries, hatred and loss of control. Sin can twist and break every good thing and it’s not supposed to be this way. When God finished creating the world He said, “It is good”. But doubt in God’s goodness, mistrusting His word and disobedience began the downward spiral.
Facts about God’s love: God IS love. Perfect love casts out fear. God forgives and removes our sin as far as the east is to the west. He loves us with a never ending love. He gave His only Son to lay down his life for us so we can have eternal life with him. God promises to never leave us and offers us hope and a future. We can love because He first loved us— Whoever loves God must also love his brother. (I John 4)
Our whole world would be a better place if we followed some guidelines from the Apostle Paul about practicing true love.
The Bible is a very practical book and tells us how we can make this work in real life. We don’t need to be so puffed up with pride or self- centeredness that our noses get bent out of shape at the slightest inconvenience or difficulty. Ask your self ; what’s my attitude when waiting in line or driving in traffic? If someone else is rude or hurtful we don’t have to retaliate or get the last word. Jesus said , “Turn the other cheek”. How we respond is a choice. Protect each others feelings because words can hurt! Try to hope for the best and give people a second chance – God has forgiven us over and over! We can be an agent of change and model God’s love starting in our homes.
Think of your fellow man
Lend him a helping hand
Put a little love in your heart
You see it’s getting late
Oh, please don’t hesitate
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
