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Most of the detail of one's life is lived subjectively....
Another disappointment is the several candidates who receive low, single-digit support. They tend to clutter the landscape and distract from the real choices that should be made when consideration is being given to the direction of our nation.
We hear some speak of withdrawing the military from combat as quickly as one can - IF ELECTED! Some espouse increasing taxes! Others speak of universal health-care. Some have a soft approach on immigration and would grant illegal immigrants social services and Medicare coverage, etc. As we listen to the rhetoric, it's easy to see where choices should be made in terms of the candidates seeking office, and why the public is becoming increasingly disappointed with many of the candidates.
One area that should always have priority is in terms of the core values and principles that are important to a candidate and are allowed to govern the candidates thought-process and actions. Some might call this predictable behavior, while others would see it as dependability and knowing where one will lead this nation.
Having a person of faith as a candidate has considerable merit. A candidate who embraces Proverbs 14:34 would be a wise choice for office, namely: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." We need a leader with courage, integrity, fortitude, conviction, principle, determination, and with a focus on the positives and values that will keep our nation from decline.
The truth - there is much room for DISAPPOINTMENT with many of the candidates and their lack of commitment to core values and sound principles. The way they speak and conduct their lives is almost like throwing darts in the darkness with the hope that one will hit the Target. Some are guilty of speaking until they can think of something to say.
There is still very good reason why this nation should seek the Lord. Obviously, we have proven how adrift we are since we started to ignore Him in the public and market places of our land. There is still time to respond to II Chronicles 7:13-15,
Most of the detail of one's life is lived subjectively....
GOOD FEELING flows from good things that have occurred within a given period of time...All one has to do is to look at the political landscape and feel the pulse of politicians and campaigns. It's easy to understand how one would be disappointed and sad if millions of dollars were spent for a positive result - and - it was negative instead. Regardless of how big a smile is displayed, and no matter how clever the "spin" is phrased - it cannot mask the underlying humanity of the candidate and the inherent desire to win - whereas one has to endure rejection and disappointment.
HAPPINESS flows from the positive circumstances that have come one's way throughout a day or lifetime...
SADNESS flows from the construed negatives that one feels...
DISAPPOINTMENT flows from one's expectations for a result not happening as anticipated.
Another disappointment is the several candidates who receive low, single-digit support. They tend to clutter the landscape and distract from the real choices that should be made when consideration is being given to the direction of our nation.
We hear some speak of withdrawing the military from combat as quickly as one can - IF ELECTED! Some espouse increasing taxes! Others speak of universal health-care. Some have a soft approach on immigration and would grant illegal immigrants social services and Medicare coverage, etc. As we listen to the rhetoric, it's easy to see where choices should be made in terms of the candidates seeking office, and why the public is becoming increasingly disappointed with many of the candidates.
One area that should always have priority is in terms of the core values and principles that are important to a candidate and are allowed to govern the candidates thought-process and actions. Some might call this predictable behavior, while others would see it as dependability and knowing where one will lead this nation.
Having a person of faith as a candidate has considerable merit. A candidate who embraces Proverbs 14:34 would be a wise choice for office, namely: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." We need a leader with courage, integrity, fortitude, conviction, principle, determination, and with a focus on the positives and values that will keep our nation from decline.
The truth - there is much room for DISAPPOINTMENT with many of the candidates and their lack of commitment to core values and sound principles. The way they speak and conduct their lives is almost like throwing darts in the darkness with the hope that one will hit the Target. Some are guilty of speaking until they can think of something to say.
There is still very good reason why this nation should seek the Lord. Obviously, we have proven how adrift we are since we started to ignore Him in the public and market places of our land. There is still time to respond to II Chronicles 7:13-15,
When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my people, if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place.
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