We Will Keep Going!

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.Moreover, no one knows when their hour will come: As fish are caught in a cruel net, or birds are taken in a snare, so people are trapped by evil times that fall unexpectedly upon them. I also saw under the sun this example of wisdom that greatly impressed me: There was once a small city with only a few people in it. And a powerful king came against it, surrounded it and built huge siege works against it. Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man. So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are no longer heeded. The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. Ecclesiastes 9:10-18 NIV

Anyone who has ever run a race knows a runner doesn't put their maximum effort into the first stretch, they hold back a little reserving their energy and strength for the final stretch. They pace themselves so they won't run out of energy and can complete the race. Not everyone can win, but everyone can finish.

In this particular time in our country, the resistance groups must pace themselves so they'll be able finish the task--and the win is for all, not just one person.

For with this administration, anyone with eyes can see--the leadership doesn't care about all Americans, but only a handful--mostly wealthy people--who don't need healthcare assistance since most of them have stock in the insurance companies--who are currently ravaging anyone who pays insurance for anything.

More and more, I see what people are saying on social media and many of the delusional who voted in favor of 45--for whatever reason--are expressing regrets. They did not realize the rhetoric they heard against the elites was spouted by an elitist--born into wealth, never having to work for a living, but used to having their way about everything and ready to throw a tantrum when defied. This is what children do who were never disciplined.

I mean really, just how many of the 62 + million who voted for 45--amassed wealth based upon their father's wealth or from what they inherited? How many of them owned their own jet? How many of them filed multiple bankruptcies, leaving their creditors holding the bag? How many bragged about using other people's money to invest--or risk? How many of them are so narcissistic they only care about themselves? Any of them suffering from megalomania?

I don't know the answers to the questions, but I can imagine, that not even 1% of those who voted for 45, have a clue as to what wealth really is. Most--are simply hoping to have an income and have no desire to obtain wealth. With the exception of those in Congress, who have shown themselves not only to push their agenda that benefits the wealthy, but leaves the poor--in much worse shape than before this recent election, ever took place, they will never know wealth.

The lies told about "bringing good jobs back," in coal mining and steel mills was a deliberate falsehood pushed to get votes, but will not materialize simply because the world is no longer dependent upon coal as an energy source, and steel is cheaper produced in other countries. But just for show--regulations against polluting water sources by coal mines was lifted, so now the poor--can drink poisoned water.

Those who voted for 45 out of hatred for Hillary are learning--too late--that it is never a good idea to allow emotions to rule in a person's life. The real rub is--most are seeing that everything negative said about Hillary was a lie, but is really true of 45. Too little, too late the stage has been set, and there may not be any winners at all.

But there are some--resilient, committed, folks who are resisting and opposing the plans of the evil ruler and with wisdom, they will prevail as we are seeing the widening cracks of chaos that dwells in the White House.

We will not give up and daily we are growing in strength, diving into deep end of opposition, prepared for the battle and exercising wisdom every step of the way. For in the end, it will be wisdom that saves the day, though many may not understand it.

With the wisdom exercised by those who know and understand history, we can see elements of tyranny in the White House and we are alerting everyone we meet of the danger and evil that exists to isolate America from other countries so we are left to our own devices, stripped and left naked, exposed for the enemy to walk in and take over. And like those in the past who kept going--until victory was obtained--we too, will keep going, until all the evil has been exposed and routed into the justice systems, designed to keep a balance in our democracy.

We will not give in or give up--we will continue this fight--for justice and liberty for all--we will keep going and nothing the enemy does to discourage or dissuade will stop us. We're keeping a steady pace, holding back until the last stretch and we will prevail.
We will--no matter what--keep going!

Misjudged!

I've read a number of blog posts that address the birth of Jesus--more specifically--Mary and I have been thinking about how she managed to hold up her head when everyone around her was judging her--or rather--misjudging her.

Superficiality--judging a matter based on surface appearances or externals has been the cause of missteps throughout our history. People have been misjudged because of the tribe from which they came, because of the color of their skin, because of their family connections or affiliations, because of their intelligence quotas or the special needs, because of their faith or lack thereof, because of their gender or nationality--all this misjudgment--declaring something is so without having sufficient evidence.

During the time that Mary was pregnant with her precious Son, she was supposed to have been stoned to death, according to the law. We know that people did not think that Joseph was the father or they both could have been stoned to death--with the presumption that he was the father. For centuries now, whenever a woman gets pregnant without the benefit of marriage--she bears a stigma for life and in many cases so does the child. That stigma--judging a matter without all the facts--stems from a lack of compassion or self-righteousness or even worse--a superiority complex.

There are some people who can never feel comfortable in their own skin unless they are attempting to make others inferior to them.
Fortunately, Mary rose above the rumors and held up her head with pride, knowing she had no reason to be ashamed. Most who have a relationship with God, understand the inference in scriptures and know how Joseph felt--but what a champion he became to his betrothed. No matter what some may say, I believe that love--Mary's love of God and His love for her, along with Joseph's love--gave her the strength to prevail against the naysayers and the hatemongers. She understood her purpose. She did not attempt to explain to those who would not have understood anyway--how she had been chosen by God to bring forth the Savior of mankind. They would not have believed her anyway--not then. But now--when we have historical records to review--there are some who are still unbelieving and would rather judge those who do believe--misjudging!

For as long as people have a right to believe whatever it is they believe--others will be misjudged when they do not agree. I pray that believers everywhere will develop the stamina and strength to stand up for their beliefs, regardless of how they will be misjudged by those who do not believe. We have a Risen Savior, born into circumstances beyond His control whose mother was misjudged and so was He. They had a purpose to fulfill and they did so, in spite of the naysayers.

Today, each one of us has a purpose to fulfill and many may not understand why we do what we do and we will be misjudged. Proceed with the knowledge that God loves you, and He will never leave you alone. People will talk and misjudge you, but don't allow their thoughts about you to deter you from God's plan for you. Hold your head high--not from self-righteousness or sense of superiority, but in the knowledge that you are doing what God would have you to do.

During this season--remember Mary and what she endured to bring us our Savior. Now endure what you must in order to please God and your reward will be great from Him--even if others don't understand and misjudge you.

Father, in the name of Jesus, we ask that You grant us with more wisdom from on high--to do all that You would have us to do. Thank You for loving us, in spite of our shortcomings and Your willingness to experience misjudgment for our sakes. Thank You for giving us chance after chance to get our relationship right with You. Thank You for the gifts--both natural and spiritual--being developed in all right now so we can fulfill the purposes You have established for us. Help us stand in the face of adversity, knowing You are always right by our sides and we hold our heads up high. Amen!