Greetings,
There are a lot of people talking right now about how they are better than so and so and how they would be better for our state, county or city. Boasting about their record, inflating the numbers and trying to paint themselves in the best possible light while painting the opposition in the most dismal light. Nothing says "joy to the world" like dragging someone's character through the public mud. I can’t think of anything more that I want to begin this holiday season with than good old fashioned smear campaigns and slander ads.
The many platforms that we have today allow each of us to publicly declare either our foolishness or our wisdom. Proverbs tells us that, "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion," (18:2) and "A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back," (29:11).
It's sad to see how angry people have become and how much laughter has given way to resentment. I read recently that the average person laughs 17 times a day. It is important to be able to laugh and sometimes our own foolishness is where we should place some laughter. Do you get offended easily? Try not taking yourself so seriously. Are you easily angered? Try changing your perspective and lighten up.
Thank God that this election is almost over! Now we can look forward to the next two years of even louder smear campaigns and foolishness. If you are like me, you find this stuff all to be tiresome. I want to vote for people that love God and follow his directions. Unfortunately, we can’t expect people who don’t know God to act according to wisdom and godliness. Psalm 14:1 reminds us that, "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none who does good."
The great news is no matter who is elected, it is our job to pray for them. Because ultimately, God is in control (Romans 13:1 - "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.")
Thank you Lord, for providing the world with leaders. I pray that you would turn the heart of each leader to you and that you would reign and rule in their heart. Father, may we not become fools and so lose the witness that we have to those that need you. Teach us to be wise, tame our tongue, laugh a lot, pray and represent Jesus well to our community. We love you Lord!!! Amen.
Love ya,
Chris
