Political Drama

As I write, our national elections are less than a week away. For me, the political drama has been a timely distraction from my physical discomforts. I’m sure nobody cares about my opinion, but I’ll give it anyway 😊. 

A win next week for traditional values (free speech, religious liberty, limited government), would usher in a welcomed reprieve from the accelerating onslaught of the Progressive Movement (anti-Christian wokeism, economic socialism, governmental control). But no matter who wins the election, Progressive ideology is firmly entrenched in our institutions (education, commerce, entertainment, etc.) and will find ways to continue its relentless march toward apostasy.

Even if Republicans regain the reins of government, I still sense an imbalance. Instead of an emphasis on being hard working, morally responsible, and God-fearing, the focus seems to be more on economic growth and national prosperity. Lacking are the Biblical imperatives of “love thy neighbor” and “righteousness exalts a nation”. As our American founding fathers understood, only genuine Christianity can bridle wayward hearts and bring us good governance.

Still, it will be a welcomed victory, albeit a temporary one, to see Progressives fail in their many malicious attempts to keep Trump and a conservative government from pumping the breaks on their liberal agenda. Fortunately for us Christians, while we take our vote seriously, there are more important priorities than politics, like making Christ known, raising our family, strengthening our church, and pursuing holiness. Only if America turns to Christ will “God shed His grace on thee.”

As for my cancer adventure, the first 2 weeks of October were a bit rough, but the latter 2 have been better. Shortness of breath motivated me to schedule my first in-person doctor visit in over a year. My breathing issues seem to be caused by increased tumor activity in my lungs plus a cancer-compromised diaphragm. Many of my blood markers are increasingly out of range.

But it’s been nice to live long enough to see the current political drama play out, and it appears that I will make it to my 67th birthday next week. Yet, when Heaven finally comes for me, I will not, for one second, miss the evil and chaos of this world. In Heaven, beauty will be everywhere, love will abound, happiness and peace will last forever.