I have written on political topics in the past. And with the upcoming electons, I thought I would dedicate Tuesdays to some political ranting and Johndrow-esque, "think for myself" politics. Most will not be based on any specific Christian belief or doctrine unless it applies. As an American I find myself stunned, over and over; like fish in the reach of the tenticles of a man-o-war, at political solutions to human and spiritual problems. I live in Masschusetts, and we are the most liberal state in the US. We were first in gay marriage, we were first in mandatory healthcare, we have rejected mandatory sentencing for repeat and sex offenders, we are ahead of the Global Warming curve, we have high taxes ( on average 10% ), we are split on casino gambleing only because we've missed the boat (if doesn't create jobs, it's a political flop), and well John Kerry and Ted Kennedy were our sentaors for many years (Kerry still is). The last time we went red for president...
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Another instance was with a friend in California that was a NASCAR sports writer a while back. We had just finished talking about her hobby of Equestrian riding. I had warned her to be carefull with the horse she was going to ride. Unfortunately she wasn't. She ended up getting thrown and injured.
Another incident with a neighbor from another street who had a daughter with serious heart problems and had fluid building up on her lungs. The Drs. were saying she may not pull through as there was nothing else they could do. I prayed for her daughter not really thinking it would help and kept in touch all the while praying for her recovery.
Now she is doing better. The Drs. were astounded. They had given up on her. Now all I have to do is win the mother and daughter over to Christ.
There are other instances I could list but am faced with time constraints. To say the least, is this what the "gifts" and the super natural is all about? Certainly new territory for me and a bit scary.
The one thing I have realized is through faith in God, all things are possible. Just let Him lead you.