It’s time to talk about the forbidden word… politics. Eek.
It’s scary. It’s controversial. It’s the topic of many debates over our family’s
dinner table. Let’s face it… our options are pretty scary at this point.
Although, I try not to publicize my personal preferences, I have felt it heavy
on my heart lately to say that we as America need to PRAY. Pray hard that no
matter what decision is made that God take over and lead our President. I’m
sure I’m not the only one who has had terrifying dreams about ISIS coming into
our country. I have had nightmares where I was driving to work and the
interstate was shut down because they were coming through blasting everyone
away. I got out of my car and ran as fast as I could into the woods, horrified.
These dreams have shaken me. However, we cannot live in fear.
On Easter Sunday, our local Press Register published an
article that shared the thoughts and burdens of minister’s hearts across the state
of Alabama. I loved every single word of it. It shared how we live in an
increasingly mean-spirited world where ideological, political, and sectarian
differences lead to violence and oppression. Reverend Thack Dyson’s prayer
specifically stood out to me.
“I am praying this
Easter for a turning of the hearts of those who can’t reconcile with others,
who don’t share their same political and religious beliefs. I am praying for a tolerant
and accepting spirit among all of God’s creation so that we won’t let anything,
including religion; keep us from doing the right thing. Mindful that this
transformation must begin with me, I pray that I’ll always be moved to seek,
and serve Christ in all persons., loving my neighbor as myself, and that I will
strive for justice and peace among all people, respecting the dignity of every
human being.”
What a powerful prayer. No matter what our personal opinions
or fears are about who’s running for President, we need to pray that God lead
us to vote for the right person. Pray that God take control of the White House
and help that person make the right decisions for our country.
