Okay, enough of the
frivolous for the time being. I haven't seen many other moms out there posting on all of the election
brouhaha (a noisy clamorous response to a stimulus, produced by a crowd - just love that word) that's going on in the news around us. Not saying that we aren't all thinking about it, just not noticing much discussion. Personally, I would love to duck down and lay low until the election is over, but I
have to be completely aware and educated about the future of our country and where it is headed. This year God has laid on my heart the call to motherhood and part of that call is to shepherd my children not only at this present time, but to also pray for their future and to guide them as they enter a culture and society that is "anti-Christian" to put it mildly.
I don't think it's any secret that I have pretty conservative values. I've never been starstruck with Barack Obama and see his campaign as pure hype- very, very little substance . I am amazed at his lack of values in his voting record, that is, when he votes at all.
So wouldn't you think I'd be pleased as punch when McCain announces his running mate as Sarah Palin? I have to be honest, the first thing I felt was a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach. I couldn't quite put my finger on it for a moment, but I soon realized what a game this is to both parties. Where are "We the People" in all of this? No doubt, it was a smart move to re-energize the Republican base. As I sat here and watched Sarah
Palin give her speech at the Republican National Convention I have to say I was and am impressed with her. I mean, what is there not to like about her?
I really do want to cheer her on. "Go get it girl! You can have it all! Be the one to shake up Washington! Show those men how it's done!"
However, I cannot. I just cannot. My heart's cry is that she would answer her call, her God-given call. Am I to believe she has so much time left over after parenting 5 children- one with special needs- that she is looking for something to do with all that free time? Good grief- I only have three children and I have a hard enough struggle with what sometimes feels like too few hours in the day.
Motherhood is so misunderstood and devalued. Sometimes I just cannot get my mind around it all. I wish I had some answers. I don't know where to go from here other than God's word. I will continue to pray for the candidates on both sides - we will need God more than ever no matter who is in office. I will continue to pray that I will take this election seriously- especially for my children's future and as a way to participate as a citizen of an incredibly messed-up but wonderfully free country.
Psalm 40:4
Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
Proverbs 24:20-22
20For there will be no future for the evil man; The lamp of the wicked will be put out. 21My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change, 22For their calamity will rise suddenly, And who knows the ruin that comes from both of them?
NOTE: As a disclaimer, I'm not using scripture to justify my position. It is a call to
me to continue to put my hope and trust in the Lord, not man. In politics, like so many other things, corruption abounds and unfortunately neither party is perfect.
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