Brother or Sister Pede, I encourage you to take some time today in the Bible and put your faith in God, not what you see happening here.
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" Hebrews 13:1 (I think that is right!)
I have been reaching for the Word every time I feel the way you describe and seeking out the hope of Jesus.
One particular book of the Bible that has been very valuable to me has been Habakkuk. It is this little tiny 3 chapter book in the Old Testament. The prophet Habakkuk was complaining to God, saying -- look at how horrid our people have become -- they are just awful! Why aren't you doing anything about this? and God basically answers "Oh, you think I'm not doing anything? I'm gearing up your enemies to come and wipe you all out" -- what proceeds is a very interesting conversation between Habakkuk and God about those who are evil and those who put their faith in Him. It has been very encouraging to me over the past several months and I keep seeing it referenced in my travels on the interwebs, so I can only assume that it has spoken to others in a similar fashion.
Above all, I just want you to know that there are a lot of people who are feeling lost like you -- I think we all do at some point or another. But I hold tight to my faith in God -- we WILL win this war of good versus evil! I know that! -- and I hold tight to my faith in the human spirit -- I see all of the Pedes here and I know that we will not let our country go like this lying down. I know that we will, together, do all we can to stave off this evil. And I believe and have faith that we are doing God's work and we have God on our side and if He is for us, who can be against us?
Friend, I know this may sound corny or shallow or silly, but I promise it comes from a heart filled with love for you and my fellow Pedes and a desire to give you support when you need it the most.
Brother or Sister Pede, I encourage you to take some time today in the Bible and put your faith in God, not what you see happening here.
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" Hebrews 13:1 (I think that is right!)
I have been reaching for the Word every time I feel the way you describe and seeking out the hope of Jesus.
One particular book of the Bible that has been very valuable to me has been Habakkuk. It is this little tiny 3 chapter book in the Old Testament. The prophet Habakkuk was complaining to God, saying -- look at how horrid our people have become -- they are just awful! Why aren't you doing anything about this? and God basically answers "Oh, you think I'm not doing anything? I'm gearing up your enemies to come and wipe you all out" -- what proceeds is a very interesting conversation between Habakkuk and God about those who are evil and those who put their faith in Him. It has been very encouraging to me over the past several months and I keep seeing it referenced in my travels on the interwebs, so I can only assume that it has spoken to others in a similar fashion.
Above all, I just want you to know that there are a lot of people who are feeling lost like you -- I think we all do at some point or another. But I hold tight to my faith in God -- we WILL win this war of good versus evil! I know that! -- and I hold tight to my faith in the human spirit -- I see all of the Pedes here and I know that we will not let our country go like this lying down. I know that we will, together, do all we can to stave off this evil. And I believe and have faith that we are doing God's work and we have God on our side and if He is for us, who can be against us?
Friend, I know this may sound corny or shallow or silly, but I promise it comes from a heart filled with love for you and my fellow Pedes and a desire to give you support when you need it the most.
Many blessings, dear friend!