Today's Times newspaper has roundly criticised the leadership of News International for its handling of the whole hacking saga emerging from the News of the World. This shows a family of enterprises that is in an unhappy position. Maybe, in the circumstances, we are not surprised.
A friend on the inside of the Wapping base for News International was telling me of the pain and anger experienced by those whose careers and lives have been treated with disdain by senior management.
But we are all familiar with the sad fact that many families face difficulties and the pain is felt in many ways.
Jesus prayed that his followers would learn to be one family, reflecting the very nature of God himself. 'I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.' (John 17.21)
St. Paul teaches his friends in Colossae how they should treat one another. I have often used these verses when speaking at weddings, but they apply primarily to Christians in their relationships with one another. 'Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tender-hearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.' (Colossians 3.12-15)
My prayer for those in the midst of family fallout is that they might discover this wonderful remedy provided by Jesus.
Best wishes,
Richard
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