A one border patrol agent said, everything seems eerily quiet on the southern border. After what seemed like an overwhelming influx of migrants and asylum seekers crossing the border, the numbers have dropped drastically. It’s certainly not because the political and economic situations have improved in some Central and South American countries.
The Biden Administration has changed the way asylum seekers are “processed.” Now, there’s a word – processed – sounds like you’re going through a food processing plant. People on the Mexican side look in their cell phones for their screening appointments and on the U.S. side those cleared will be given entry, appointments, and court dates.
Those who try to enter skirting this process are put into a massive tent shelter and will be deported. The preliminary result is nearly a 70% drop in persons trying to cross without going through the proper procedures. The Yahoos among us, of course, decry any attempt to bring anyone in – although, I’ll bet their lawns are mowed and houses cleaned by unauthorized immigrants who are paid little for their hard work.
Prayer for the Day
Called to be witnesses of your generous love,
We are often fearful and silent in the face of injustice and evil;
Called to share your freedom and resources with others,
We often keep our blessings for ourselves alone.
Move us beyond our frailty, fear, and weaknesses,
Strengthening us to live with courage and determination,
In the name of the Transformer of our lives,
Even Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen
Thoughts for the Day
The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respected Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges…
- George Washington, President (1732-1799)
We welcome refugees, not because they are American... But because we are American.
- Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, CEO Lutheran Immigration Refugee Service
Cursed is anyone who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow, and the people shall say, “Amen!”
Deuteronomy 27:19