Since the 2008 Presidential Primary, I have been amazed at the atmosphere in the political arena. Pundits are so vindictive that candidates (and even viewers) could threaten a lawsuit. They are so busy calling names, sharing their perception of candidates' weaknesses, insinuating their lack of leadership that we lose focus on the important issues. I just want a truthful presentation of a honest candidate whose heart is filled with compassion for our country and the people who live in it.
No one likes to wear their politics on their sleeves. Well, there are some, but I have heard that it is so unethical to do so. When it comes to religion and politics, we are taught to keep our views on the "DL", (down low) because we don't want to offend. If we talk about Jesus, someone might get offended. If we share our views on political candidates someone might get offended and not like us anymore. Many are questioning this country's ability to be lead by an African American man. Even on MSNBC this week, a pundit was bold enough to declare, "this is a race issue". Sadly, I must agree.
I don't know. With everything our country has been through with Watergate, the hostage crisis, the Iran-Contra Affair, Whitewater, the Monica Lewinsky scandal, 9/11, and all the other "gates" I can't recall, I'm ready for something and someone different. I'm ready for leadership that is solid and focus. I'm ready to be lead by a man who is sincere when he shows his wife affection and doesn't care who writes about it. I'm ready to lead by a man who has a solid foundation in Christ (and no, it doesn't matter to me who is Pastor use to be). And yes, I'm even ready to lead by a man who doesn't have all the answers but he won't be ashamed to ask for help.
There are so many issues that we face as a country. Is there anyone out there who is willing to take a stand and a risk? Are you watching the news? Do you see what is going on in our country? And could someone please tell me when our troops are coming home?
I don't know, with gas at an all time high and grocery store receipts getting more outrageous, I want to shout and tell everyone to stand up! With families losing their homes by the hundred of thousands and folks losing their jobs, somebody better get concerned. With New Orleans still in a state of devastation, it seems like they all have been forgotten. Someone needs to pray and lead. With political leaders more concerned about their image and how they are perceived, no wonder we are in the state that we are in. Would someone please get concerned about the family who can't meet their bills? Would someone please get involved with the lady whose husband is abusing her? Would someone please get concerned about the family who is going to lose their home in the next 45 days? Would someone cook dinner for the solider who just returned home because he lost his leg in Iraq and his family is in a state of shock?
With all these issues our country is facing, would someone please stand up and VOTE this November? Take the biggest risk in your life and vote. We need CHANGE like we never needed it before.
Why Big Shoes?
Because each day God requires us to walk in obedience, no matter how hard or long the journey. We need to walk in those shoes with boldness, confidence and courage. Everyone needs spiritual "Big Shoes" that will take them to new levels of spiritual impartation and revelation. I've learned, the hardest thing is we need the strength to put them on each day. And that takes faith. Who wants to walk in "Big Shoes" when you have been hurt or betrayed? Who has the courage to walk in "Big Shoes" when fear has your spirit gripped so tight you refuse to trust God to take you through your darkest days? The amazing thing is when you put on those "Big Shoes", the struggle doesn't seem so hard. God and His Holy Spirit carries you through the toughest journeys - even when you think you are walking alone. As you walk, the heaviness of the struggle doesn't seem to weigh you down as much. You force yourself to take one step at a time, pressing, pushing your way through every obstacle that rises up against you.
There is no need to try to do it all yourself when God is there to lead you to still waters and those luscious green pastures. No, walking in Big Shoes, simply means you have the courage to shout out to God, "I can't do this without you". Before you know it, you are at the place He wants you to be, encouraged, empowered, enabled to move forward in faith, confidence and trust.
There is no need to try to do it all yourself when God is there to lead you to still waters and those luscious green pastures. No, walking in Big Shoes, simply means you have the courage to shout out to God, "I can't do this without you". Before you know it, you are at the place He wants you to be, encouraged, empowered, enabled to move forward in faith, confidence and trust.
