United We Stand, Divided We Fall

I’m not a fan of politics…that’s not the purpose of this website. And when/if politics is mentioned here again, it won’t be often. Politics is sooooo toxic and who needs that? Seriously.

Please do not assume what my political beliefs are because I offer a section on Christianity. I’m a middle-of-the-road independent voter who happens to be Christian. Some of my views are liberal while others are conservative. Therefore, when I vote, I do so according to who I feel is the best candidate for the job.  

That said:

1. I didn’t vote for President Trump. 
2. I won’t vote for him when he’s up for re-election. 
3. I wish President Obama was still in office. (And it would be amazeballs if his very capable wife Michelle would run in the next election!!)​

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"Danger, Will Robinson"

​What kind of person President Trump is isn’t for me or anyone on earth to judge. That's God's job.

Sure, I admit I've been tempted to call him a bad word like one kid to another on a playground, and I've participated in a few colorful table discussions that I've later regretted... But I have to keep reminding myself that such participation is toxic. And what concerns me (and should concern everyone else) is the flip decision-making and the damaging, dangerous and divisive trickle-down effect of those decisions. Any and all changes have the potential to rock the world, not just the United States, in terrible ways.

It's really sad because President Trump and his administration have the ability to do so many wonderful things and they're wasting it.

I’m disturbed about the popular beliefs (on both sides of the aisle and voiced by all ethnicities, not just caucasians) that President Trump:

• has turned this country into a white Christian conservative republican nation,
• that this is now a Christian nation ruled by powerful white men,
• that he has the ability to “save us all” and/or 
• has signaled the end of the world, e.g., End Times.

What do I think about this?

• I totally agree that the wealthy few (who aren't just white men, mind you) have way too much dominant sway. It is important to realize that not all weathy people are corrupt. And all people should be encouraged despite their level of means to influence and help for good and not evil. 

 

• To say this is a white Christian conservative republican nation as a result of the Trump Presidency is 100% false and dangerous and it's a really good way to make Christianity look bad. I wonder if Satan is getting his kicks from that negative publicity? Regardless of our beliefs, we're sinners and are hurting each other and forgetting the essential keys of what is truly important. Scary side note: how many Christians and non-Christians alike are wandering further and further from the Path of Faith because of current twisted views? 

 

• Calling President Trump a savior...that's actually a little humorous. President Trump comparable to Jesus? Hahahaha. No. Wake up, people, God didn't grant President Trump with the power and authority to truly save us. True Salvation is a gift from God to mankind. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or by good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can we be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment we receive Jesus Christ into our life by faith. Again, President Trump cannot offer this sacred gift.

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• End times, eh? That's a tricky one. Or not...Matthew 24:36 states: "But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only." Period. And for believers, there is no reason to fear it. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

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Politics is toxic and powerful, but it won't win in the long run

​In Mark 12:30-31, Jesus said,

“(30) Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ (31) The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

Are we doing this? I admit I'm not always great about it and I can bet that I'm not alone. Perhaps we should all try more than we do. Nothing is impossible.

​There is still a chance for all of us. There is still hope and there is still good in this nation, this world. Together we can make a difference for positive change while we're here. One person at a time. It's not always easy, but one step at a time, it becomes easier.

• Love one another.
• Be patient.
• Be forgiving.
• Be kind.
• Have faith.
• Show grace.
• Promote peace and be peaceful.
• Break free of chaos, embrace Jesus as the ultimate Ruler and Peacemaker.

You are always loved and never truly alone.

Feel free to comment in the comment section below, regardless of what your feelings on politics, Christianity, etc. are. You are safe here in this forum. It is not my place to judge you. It is my place to love you, friend who is reading this. So again, please feel free to communicate anything to me.

Love,

Jen

PS: For information on what Christianity is, please visit the Christianity tab on this website or consult your local pastor.  

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