I sat and watched the video of George Floyd being murdered by Derek Chauvin.
How do I prepare my sons for the world? How do I tell them how they should act when they come in contact with police? How do I tell them to be themselves? How do I tell them to remain calm when put in certain situations?
I’ve come to the conclusion that there’s no right way to answer these questions. I can warn my sons. I can show them videos. I can tell them stories of past happenings. But there truly is no preparation.
The world is so unpredictable. And before you go quoting scriptures, I know them so save yourself. Yes “God has not given us the spirit of fear” (2 TImothy 1:7), but this is a reality that we have to face.
Racism is real. Injustice is evident. I’ve been called a nigger, a coon. And until you’ve experienced such hate…..YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND MY STANDPOINT.
I always warn Micah to watch what he says, watch his attitude, watch how he conducts himself. I shouldn’t have to do that, he’s a child. But…it’s a harsh reality. And to top it off….this is a daily reality.
Our black men are being killed. But why? There are so many reasons but the main reason is simply because of the color of their skin.
So God I pray that you protect my sons, our sons, our black sons. Protect them always God. Protect them at all cost!
