Tonight I was thinking about politics. Yuck. What a crazy world we live in. Sometimes it feels out of control. Is this how we are supposed treat each other. Is it legal because it's politicians and we can through verbal stones at them. Are they the only ones who mess up in life. Were is the mercy? Are they really that bad? As a Christian, how should I react to all the political jargon. Do I join in and rip and tear like everyone else. I'm shown mercy everyday, and believe me I mess up from time to time. Many smear adds could be written about my life.
Seems like someone is always watching for the next person to mess up, so a new smear add can be run. No mercy. In an imperfect world we set standards for people based on a scale of perfection that no one can attain. When I do this I forget what Romans 3:23 says " for All have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God" not some, all. I am no better than anyone, "anyone". But political leaders are important right? What should I do? We need leaders.
My Facebook status was the inspiration of this post tonight. I so many times get caught up in the political rock throwing melee, that I forget that there are human lives that my verbal rock will strike. For this I am sorry, what a poor example. When I open my mouth to speak about someone it should be a blessing or a prayer. This world needs more prayer, not billion dollar stimulus packages. This world needs more spoken blessing, not more tax cuts. This world needs an extra dollar in the collection plate, not another social program. This world needs Matthew 11:30 " for My(Jesus) yoke is easy and my burden is light" People change, God doesn't. God can bless and help our elected officials. Pray for our elected officials. May the peace of God reign.
Thank you for reading and God bless,
Russ.
