For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.
-2 Corinthians 1:12
Last time I read this verse, it made me sorrowful.
To be frank, I am at a crossroads.
You probably weren’t expecting to hear this from a conservative Christian and registered Republican, but I sincerely thank you for marching. I thank you for peacefully marching for something you are passionate about.
I thank you for not getting violent and demonstrating to protesters across the nation that it can get done without getting arrested.
I can stand behind some of the issues and I thank you for your courage.
Now to those “on the other side,” please hear my heart before clicking & clacking on your keyboards to inform me how misguided I am…
You want love, love first. You want to be heard, listen up! You want to be respected, show respect. You want to win the war, learn to lose battles. You want freedom, fight fair. You want the right example for the next generation, it starts with you at home and in serving selflessly in our communities. You want empathy and compassion, be empathetic and compassionate towards your enemies. You want grace for yourself, be ready to give it.
You want forgiveness, forgive those who trespass you even when they are not apologetic for what they have done.
LEAD BY EXAMPLE in everything you do. Work harder than anyone without always expecting anything in return.
Our reward isn’t here, but in His Kingdom.
No matter what happens in November 8th, remember who is the One we truly serve. We served Him then, we serve Him now, and we will serve Him beyond November 9th. Perhaps, we will lose some rights or gain others, but let us be aware of the greater picture and the impact we could have if we choose to love despite our losses.
You know summer is over when you stock up on pumpkin-flavored everything because you also know that fall will also soon be over. I mean, it may have started with pumpkin lattes at Starbucks and some delectable dessert choices, but now we have to indulge, or tolerate if you are not a fan of, pumpkin-flavored Greek yogurt, potato chips, cream cheese, cereal, English muffins, bagels, hummus, etc…
Fall season is also the beginning of a lot returning TV shows and also the new and most anticipated ones, such as Designated Survivor and did you guys get to watch my new favorite This is Us?
As we grow older and seasons come and go, time resembles more like an enemy who is constantly reminding us of how we’ve wasted it with our lack of productivity. Our reasoning? We just don’t have enough of it.
But what does wisdom tell us about time?
This post is directed towards my fellow Christian brothers & sisters who will be participating in the upcoming elections. We must pray for God’s guidance in this decision and we must be careful in selecting a candidate whose character is questionable and indecent for the Oval Office. IF in the past, we’ve been offended with inappropriate behaviors of past Presidents and government officials we didn’t support, what makes us think supporting someone with the same reputation will be any different? I will not be endorsing anyone on this post, but I will be very vocal about who isn’t getting my support– and that’s Mr. Trump.
Ally Velsor 