November 4, 2008 6:56 AM
Serving a troubled world
Tripp sent this for a little perspective today:
I think that's what makes us all so vulnerable. It is a hurting world and somehow Americans have been persuaded that we are entitled to be happy. That's never going to happen. But as someone who walked without Jesus for 38 years, I will say that walking with Him has made a difference in my life - not in terms of taking away the pain and sadness, but in terms of putting it in perspective and using it to help me grow in compassion for others.
This is why I get so indignant at those with leadership abilities who play to their constituency's hurts and fears with promises of being able to make the world perfect. Many pinning their hopes on Obama are doing so in response to this kind of manipulation, this setting up of a false dichotomy where one side cares and one doesn't. It seems so cold and cynical to be in that position with the responsibility of leading people and building a message of "hope" on a foundation of dissatisfaction and ingratitude.
I like this reminder from Tripp to see that at heart we're all the same, all working on issues - hopefully growing and transcending individually.
But as someone who has found a Savior, I don't need Barak to - as Michelle says - fix everything for me. I'd rather lose my house and face the consequences like a grown up than demand that my government tax my fellow citizens to make my life easier.
And the bottom line - no, 2 bottom lines:
1) I will vote against the most pro-abortion candidate in the United States
2) I will vote against a regime run by people who are not proud of our country
But no matter what happens, I will continue to live my life as I have before - trying my best to serve others - seeing them through those special glasses in the video Tripp shared this morning.
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Comments
Neat! Really neat.
You know, sometimes I get so caught up in my own little world and my very selfish existence, that I'm that guy before the glasses.
Taking a deep breath and realizing that time is God's, too, can make all of the difference.
I often tell our children that there is no such thing as a mistake in God's plan. And that if we get delayed talking with someone, that either God had something for us through this person or that He has something for them for us. Either way, we are blessed or a blessing.
What joy I experience when I let go and let God.
Thanks for posting this. I need to be reminded--often, and I'll be sharing it with others.
Posted by: von | November 4, 2008 9:27 AM
Amen, Barbara.
Amen.
Posted by: Kari | November 4, 2008 10:32 AM
They played this at our church.
Posted by: Shannon Best | November 4, 2008 11:08 AM
