Yesterday, I caught bits and pieces of our President as he spoke to the nation concerning gun laws and safety. He cried from anger like a defiant child trying to make a point to get his way. While I don't necessarily disagree with some of his points, I almost always disagree with his methods.
Chicago, his hometown has one of the highest murder rates in the country. What did he do to correct this problem when he lived there? Gang banger's don't follow the rational channel and processes for purchasing guns. The mentally ill go unnoticed until tragedy strikes. The lost children in our schools and homes continue to hid behind their doors, locked in a world of darkness, bullied by their peers for for being different. Parents are afraid to report questionable activities in the neighborhood because their kids might not like them any more.
NO ONE WANTS BE RESPONSIBLE !!!
What changed in our world? One thing for sure is we have moved from leaders of great character and faith to leaders of very questionable morals and no faith. When it is acceptable for the leader of the free world to practice adultery in the very rooms of nation's capital, when it is acceptable for our leaders to focus more on themselves than on the people the represent, when it is acceptable for our leaders to lie, steal and cheat their way into our bank accounts, our lives and our homes......chaos happens. When we allow, vote for and continue to recognize bad behavior in our leaders rather than standing up for our beliefs and principles, we have failed as much as the leaders.
I pray for the day our nation will once again have a Joshua Leader. Joshua was a brilliant military leader and a strong spiritual influence. The key to his success was his submission to God. When God spoke, Joshua listened and obeyed. His obedience served as a model. As a result, his people were faithful to God throughout his lifetime.
What would happen in our nation if our leaders got down on their knees and prayed to be like Joshua before they ever opened their mouths, acted or lashed out at others? We need to pray for our leaders to be confident in God's strength, courageous in the face of opposition and willing to seek God's advice.
We can make a great difference in the leadership of our nation. We don't have to wait till election day, we can begin today and pray earnestly for our nation's leaders. Daily prayers lifted up to Abba to provide guidance, a moral compass, compassion, honesty and so much more.
Don't delay your involvement and your chance to make a difference. Start praying today !!!!
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