I nearly decided to give up writing about politics this weekend. (Or even caring as much as I had, which to be fair to my restarted faith journey, was probably too much in the first place. 😂) Having said that, a few days ago, I confess that the Trump campaign got me for about three hours. And during that time, I was angry and frustrated, wanting to just give up writing about it or caring about it. In my mine, I just needed to know enough about who I’d be voting for in November — nothing more, nothing less.
I've been thinking about these same issues, and I have come to the conclusion that everything has to start with prayer (possible post incoming). I have been deep in the trenches of online political argument and walked away from it several years ago. I still have a strong desire to talk about politics, but effectively nobody to talk to. I don't really want to engage with anyone affected by either strain of Trump Derangement Syndrome. I don't really even want to talk with people at my church about it. I started pondering why, and came back to this: it has to start with prayer.
Pray for the country.
Pray for our leaders, present and future.
Pray for unity.
And most importantly, pray that people find their way back to God.
If you and I, for example, were to discuss politics, I'd insist that we pray together first. I think we've gotten away from that as a nation and the Body of Christ. I think we dismiss its power. But I'm convinced that's the way through.
I’m so sorry you went through all this political garbage, Stan. Politics is a weapon better never use it against your fellow human being. It’s a contagious, poisonous disease. And fanatics is its instrument of spreading.
I’m happy to see you back on your usual joyful and positive self, Stan. Glad you got rid of your angst. I did wonder about the absence of your Substack emails.
I've been thinking about these same issues, and I have come to the conclusion that everything has to start with prayer (possible post incoming). I have been deep in the trenches of online political argument and walked away from it several years ago. I still have a strong desire to talk about politics, but effectively nobody to talk to. I don't really want to engage with anyone affected by either strain of Trump Derangement Syndrome. I don't really even want to talk with people at my church about it. I started pondering why, and came back to this: it has to start with prayer.
Pray for the country.
Pray for our leaders, present and future.
Pray for unity.
And most importantly, pray that people find their way back to God.
If you and I, for example, were to discuss politics, I'd insist that we pray together first. I think we've gotten away from that as a nation and the Body of Christ. I think we dismiss its power. But I'm convinced that's the way through.
I’m so sorry you went through all this political garbage, Stan. Politics is a weapon better never use it against your fellow human being. It’s a contagious, poisonous disease. And fanatics is its instrument of spreading.
I’m happy to see you back on your usual joyful and positive self, Stan. Glad you got rid of your angst. I did wonder about the absence of your Substack emails.
Take care, my dear friend.
Stay blessed. 🙏🧡🤗