Grappling With Divinity

It is not the fault
of those who do not
know God
that they act out of fear
anger and hatred
for they are like children
asleep and dreaming
they know not
what they do
they have not yet
felt the love
that awakens
nor experienced
the light that leads
to repentance
and salvation
pray for them

~Robert Van Valkenburgh

How can extending understanding and prayers for others transform our approach to sharing God’s love with them?