President's Day

On this President's Day, I encourage you all to read Romans 13:1-6.

My generation is growing up in a society where we are suspicious and critical of the government. Maybe it's been that way for decades, but all the same, it shouldn't sit right with us. The government is made up of fallen human beings like you and me. They will make mistakes. They will disagree with you. Sometimes, they do terrible things. Often times, our response is a rude joke about them. In case you were wondering, that is the wrong response. Insults never helped a situation. What will, then?

We must pray for our leaders. Pray that God will grant them wisdom and discernment to direct our country and they will maintain their integrity. We must also pray that we as a people would be forgiving and trust that God is bigger than any president or senator.

So the next time you are frustrated with the leaders of our country, don't post it on Facebook. Instead, pray that God will work through our government and read Romans 13:1-6.

Close Your Eyes

Close your eyes, dear girl, close your eyes.
There is wickedness. I don't deny it,
But close your eyes, you don't have to see it.
I know there is hurt and pain and sorrow.
But close your eyes. It'll be gone tomorrow.
Please, small one, don't look. Not now.
Close your eyes, my child. Don't think of it.
When the sun comes up, we'll be rid of it.
I'm here and I love you. Please think of that.
The Masked Ones won't hurt you.
The Light will find you.
Close your eyes, dear girl, don't forget
You are protected. Close your eyes.

Am I not strong enough to look?
Do you think me that weak?
Will you make me deny the hurt?
Is that what you seek?
I'll have to learn someday
What's out there, I know.
I won't close my eyes.
Just let me go!

Sweet child, if you see, you won't be the same.
You'll be scarred and bent.
You'll know the Masked Ones by name.

But others know, and they live, too.
They are fine with seeing.
And so are you.

Dear one, the others who have looked beyond,
Are different from you.
Their minds don't wander, as yours will.

I'll be ignorant, still?

The knowledge you are being deprived of
Is not worth knowing. It's the Light of
Day that you should know.
That will let you grow.

I'll trust your will.

I'm with you still.
See,  I'm painting the skies-

I'll close my eyes.

-just for you, and you'll see-

You have a plan for me.

-I love you.

And I, you.
 I'll close my eyes.