May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10
One of the things that is discouraging to me in the American culture now is that many Christians are seeking political solutions to spiritual problems. We know that no political party or political platforms will ever solve problems of the soul.
So, as politicians set forth their plans to solve national problems, we recognize that their aim is essentially to get re-elected, or simply elected for the first time. I don’t mean to be such a cynic my friends, but that is how politics work.
That is why I am concerned that so many people who call themselves Christians are acting in political ways, but not in the ways of Jesus. None of us is perfect, and we all fail in following the example of Jesus. But let us be clear that politics and religion are not good traveling partners. One seeks power, the other seeks peace and justice for the oppressed and marginalized of society.
So, in this political year in the United States, let’s always ask the question, “How can we apply solutions that seek peace and empowerment for others rather than power for us?” For Christians, our primary identity is not Democrat or Republican, or even American. We cannot view our religion through the lens of politics.
So, my friends, be well, and fear not. No matter the results of this American election, God still reigns in the world that he created. We must simply strive for the invocation that Jesus gave, “Thy Kingdom come, on earth as it is in heaven”
Prayer: Help us to bring your heavenly justice to people on earth, Amen
Reflections of a Counselor 