 This past year and a half has been a challenging - and thrilling - roller coaster. It would take a novel for all of us to detail the emotions, absurdities, and stark contrasts that have been revealed during the “COVID19” ride (you know how Democrats get freedom, and the little people don’t). We have all experienced the fear of friends and family, the uncertainty of our own livelihoods, the poor leadership from culture’s megaphones, and the unending struggle with power by governors and other institutional figureheads.
My faith has allowed me to see things through a hopeful lens even in the moments of oppression and sorrow. And my close to two decades in politics gives me a broader perspective as to why we have what we have and why what many grassroots are demanding is a little premature, for this moment. Momentarily, the pressure points in our nation find us facing a few giants: the “passing” of COVID19 leaves a disaster in its wake. Businesses have closed, families are divided, children are suffering under masks in school, and the list goes on. One of the redemptive parts of this season is that at the root of it all is an uprising of grassroots activists, and citizens: they have had enough of this fear-game for power. They (we!) want their freedom back and they are ready to live again. However, with their excitement to engage comes a list of demands. My concern is that where we find ourselves as a nation is not due to elected leaders as a whole. The demands are not always realistic, and the nation we desire to “get back to” may take a few decades to rebuild. If we are going to be effective - and we can be - we have to have the long game in mind. We did not get here overnight and there is no way we will change it in the traditional American’s favorite speed of fast.
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 Confession: My heart has been heavy the last few days. And, In moments of discouragement and frustration, it’s really easy for me to lean on the concept, “Maybe I should move out of Michigan!!” Run away! Give up! Quit trying! Obviously that is not the answer. But I find it’s okay to acknowledge my humanness and in the midst of these emotions - I also experience encouragement coming my way. Perspective is crystalized and I realize this isn’t my end -- it’s just another refining part of the journey. A CROWD OF CHEERLEADERS
I’m guessing you too often feel discouraged when trying to conquer the mountain of life and change culture. You feel like with every step forward, you take 10 steps backwards and that people who should be making the journey easier were actually making it harder. Or maybe it feels like there are more “doom and gloom” signs than signs of progress, breakthrough and justice for truth, righteousness, and holiness. At least at times. Am I right? Good. I’m not alone. |
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