I have always been into politics, but never into parties. Once, my dad attended a meeting where it was said that you couldn't be a good person and a democrat at the same time (remember Idaho is REDDER than Red). He came straight home, called the local Democratic Party and ordered a sign to support Larry Ekohawk for a position in the Idaho House of Representatives. The sign was carefully displayed and mowed around for several months. Mr. Ekohawk won, and he was the right man for the job. I take my lead from my dad.
Two days ago Jared and I were on a morning car ride (date night gets creative at this stage of the game) and he revealed to me his new formulated opinion...."I have decided that my PARTY is Christianity. My issues are Honesty, Seeing the Best in Others, Working to Change from the Inside--Out, Kindness, Civility...these are my issues, and that is how I will judge every platform." As with many things in our marriage, he put what I was thinking into words.
You may wonder why I am willing to put myself out there, open to any attack which surely comes once your foot steps into the political arena....
It is not because I am angry. I can honestly say that all the hateful words being thrown around make me physically sick (remember the issue of kindness and civility).
I am simply following my GUT! My sisters think I am crazy, my friends wonder if I have forgotten how to discuss anything but politics, and my mom worries about my mental health :) but I can't help how I feel. For several months, this feeling of worry for our country and the principles it was founded on grips at me constantly. The only reprieve I ever receive is when I ask Heavenly Father to intervene.
And so for the invitation. Next Sunday is FAST SUNDAY in our religion. A day that we voluntarily go without food or drink for a day. This week I will be fasting for a time in our nation's history where we, "SEEK [Him] daily...and take delight in approaching God." A time when we shall CALL and the Lord shall answer "Here I Am!" (Isaiah explains it much better than I do)
With the world on fire and this worry gripping at my heart, I will fast and invite you to join with me.
Remember, I am not a politician I am a Christian, and instead of hearing the daily buzz from a million different sites or shows, I am looking for "Here I Am!" I am looking to once again see the hand of God clearly in the dealings of a country that HE helped to create!
