In Asia a lot of people wear surgical-type masks on their faces. Some of the masks are almost a fashion item with different designs and colours on them. I wasn’t sure whether the masks were worn to keep the wearer from spreading germs or to keep the wearer from being exposed to pollutants and the germs from other people. Anyway, I Googled it and the mask is in fact worn for both reasons, that is, to keep one’s own germs in and to keep out the germs from others.
It crossed my mind that it would be wonderful if those masks could do more than keep germs in and out. How about if they were able to filter horrible words and actions—both in and out; what a peaceful loving world we could live in. I would wear a mask for sure, but until such a mask is invented, I will continue to ask God to help me have a pure heart and mind.
Lord, you have set a perfect example of the way we should live and treat our fellow human beings. Help us to follow your ways and bring peace to our small part of our troubled world. Amen
Jacqui