....don’t take yourself too seriously—take God seriously.
2% If you have been anywhere near a television or radio these last 2 days then you know we are a nation divided. Our President earned a second term in office by 2% (50% of voters chose President Obama, 48% chose Governor Mitt Romney, 2% chose other options). This split was apparent in other issues as well: new taxes, food labeling, legalizing marijuana, gay marriage, etc. Whether an issue passed or not, there was a divide. Some believe we, as a society, should do things one way, while the other portion believes we should do it another way. Both sides are convinced that their way is the best way.
It makes me think of marriage! My marriage has, like many others, been about two people who planned on becoming one but who both felt they knew the best way to make that happen. I wanted things done my way, and if I could make my husband happy as I did things “my way” how convenient! I didn’t actually compromise; I just squeezed him into my plans. It wasn’t until we truly learned to compromise and sacrifice for each other that we began to become stronger in our togetherness. That sounds just like our two major political parties: they propose what they want, then squeeze in a little of the other party’s plans and call it compromise.
There are many good things going on in our country, it is not all bad news. But clearly we are wrestling with some very big problems that the government, no matter how hard it tries, cannot fix for us. We must fix the divide ourselves because in the end we all need to live together in this country. So even when we don’t agree, or see eye to eye, we need to keep going. We must look for and acknowledge each other’s strengths, and be patient with our weaknesses, because we all have them (for all have sinned, see Romans 3:23). The government might be able to provide an empty dumpster but it takes the neighbors, you and me, to begin to clean up a neighborhood.
No matter what the election results have meant to you, whether good news or disappointment, God’s plans for you have not changed.
Jeremiah 29:11 (Amplified Bible)
11 For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord,
thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil,
to give you hope in your final outcome.
Micah 6:8 (Amplified Bible)
But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do,
what GOD is looking for in men and women.
It’s quite simple:
Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,
be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don’t take yourself too seriously—
take God seriously.
Dear Lord, thank You for all You have blessed me with. Please help me to recognize how I may be a blessing to someone else this very day. In Jesus name, amen.
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