SAY WHAT?!

Before you read this blog I want to say that I am just stating my honest opinion. I don't mean to offend anyone in anyway but I ask that you be open minded and honest with yourself. Thanks! :)

Person 1: We can't go to **** town because its late and ghetto in that area right now.
Person 2: Oh... ghetto? Are there a lot of "black" people there?
Person 1: Umm...No. I mean its dark outside and there are a lot of homeless people etc. in that area. It's not safe.
Person 2: Oh...

So... am currently taking a Racial and Ethnic Groups sociology class. I guess I have become more sensitive to racist or racial remarks. I couldn't help myself but to blog about it. :p
You see... God opened my eyes while I was in California to some prejudice ideas that I was raised up with. There is really no one to blame. I can't be upset with my parents and their unfortunate encounters with other racial groups, but I am going to be honest and say that I can't deny that fact that I WAS raised with some prejudice influences BUT I am blessed that God has shown (And really is still showing me) what it means to love ALL His people. WE are called to love our neighbors as ourselves. It doesn't matter what the color of our skin is, what we eat, how we smell, etc.
In my Soc. class I learned that biologically we are ALL the SAME!!! We are actually more biologically different among those who may "look" similar to us! Crazy! God is SO amazing! We were created in His image and I pray that as we make Him our Lord and Savior our actions would reflect Him!

Honestly I am tired of hearing racial/racist jokes. It hurts even more when I hear it from close friends and family, but I will not be discouraged because I know God is in the midst of all of this. He is good and sovereign. I know that through prayer and petition, the Lord hears me.

Question for YOU: What is holding you back from loving ALL of Gods people?