“He will wipe every tear from their eyes…mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.”

This week’s Word is on Forgiveness and it could not have come (for me) at a more appropriate time.   As I watched the Supreme Court proceedings last night, I could not help but think of those families whose lives are being torn apart due to political motives.  Brett Kavanaugh, Supreme Court Justice nominee testified before the Senate committee Thursday, vehemently denying he ever assaulted anyone and lamenting that his name and his family have been “totally and permanently destroyed by vicious and false … accusations.” Earlier the same day, Christine Blasey Ford, who claims a drunken Kavanaugh tried to molest her at a Maryland house party in 1982 seemed credible in her soft voice.  Still, my spirit spoke otherwise and it has moved me to the point that when I think of some of the political ploys used, I become irate which is not my nature. I usually don’t comment on Politics nor is this post a declaration of my allegiance to any party.

The country has been in shambles for some time now and for me, it is despicable how much hatred is being spewed at our president.  I am not here to defend Kavanaugh nor Ford because I don’t know what happened 36 years ago and they too shall give their account to God one day. Still, I believe that the Bible clearly states that we must honor our president.

(Romans 13:1, NLT Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.)

I say this with total respect for people’s own beliefs: As I read some of the posts on FB the rare occasions I go on,  some of my family and friends spew their hatred at President Trump. They mock him, post pictures depicting him as a prostitute to Putin, a puppet, overlook our country’s booming economy, etc. etc. Still I love them and most importantly pray for them. Furthermore, some of the media finds any excuse and incident to trash him.  The list can go on and on.  It becomes clear to me that people and government officials (from different parties) clearly are not familiar with the Word and if they are they don’t care enough to follow it. I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat but a Conservative who adheres to the U.S. Constitution and the Word of God. It is a must that as Christians, we do all that we can to stop this hatred and hypocrisy and not add to it!!! But then I remember what the Word says and it is written that incidents as these will happen.  So what are we to do?  That is up to you.  I know that I will try to adhere to the Word as best as I can and be truthful, and transparent. I will speak of my Jesus who already knows our human frailty and who wants us to not only respect our differences, but most importantly: LOVE!!After all,  He has allowed this to happen so that we can look within our own hearts. Will you?