Corrupt Bird

I've been finding myself getting so caught up in politics lately. And I've developed strong conservative views on politics since following it so closely. I get confused at times when thinking of the role we, as followers, should have when it comes to politics. I've realized that it's wrong for me to try and separate the two- to omit myself from that realm. But I get confused when thinking about the extent to which I need to be involved. I've never thought about it so much before. And often times I wonder if I'm thinking about some of these things too much!

Jason comes from a Christian-liberal family. And I struggled for a while as I would listen to their views on how the church and state should be separated- how morality isn't a factor we should consider when electing a president since he ultimately has no control over that. I've realized, since Obama took office, that this administration does have control over that. Obama has done and has tried to do plenty to further abortion and embryonic stem cell research, and to tweak the marraige ammendment, among other things.

I feel faced, so often, with Christian-liberals telling me I'm not compassionate to the poor unless I share their views. And on the flip side I often find myself wondering how on earth a Christ-follower can vote for a party so supportive of lifestyles that victimize those weaker than they.

It's hard not to get caught up in politics, especially now.

Paul Washer (once again, great pastor!) gave me perspective on it through one of his sermons when he said, "Our hope is in Christ, not in any political party. And regardless of whether we're right wing or left wing, we're still riding a corrupt bird." I love that.

I know I'll still struggle with how involved to be. And I'll still struggle with all these frustrating thoughts. But I'm praying for God to give me clarity of thought. I want to see all this as He does. I want to approach it as He would. We live in a country where the American people have a voice and can influence the direction of their country. I want God to show me how and if He wants me to be an influence in my country.

Dad

I'm praying for a miracle. I'm praying God gives dad this job. I trust He'll provide for dad because He says He will, I just don't know how He'll do it. And we've been waiting on Him...for so long with this. I strongly feel this job opportunity would be perfect in so many ways for dad. From my perspective, I can't see how anything could be better. And so I'm praying, asking God specifically to orchestrate things so dad gets this job. I have NO doubt that God can answer my request. But will He in this way? Would it be His will, His plan? That I don't know. But I will still ask- trusting, believing, knowing He hears me and others who are praying for this.