No, no one is doing an adequate job in Washington. But we're not doing an adequate job as citizens most days. And we're certainly not doing an adequate job in the church most days. So the place of judge cannot rightly be filled by any of us who voice our opinions with pointed anger and hate towards the "other" party. If we're going to be angry, then let's be angry that WE aren't speaking up for life often enough, despite the President's views. Let's be angry that WE aren't charitable enough, despite the government's giving. Let's be angry that WE aren't being love to the least of these, regardless of welfare programs. Let's be angry that WE don't honor the value of freedom on our own soil, regardless of foreign polices. Let's be angry that WE don't live with balance and intention, despite any notions of national budgets. Maybe when get mad at ourselves often enough rather than each other, we'll have a president that showcases humility and real servant leadership. Is this political stance too implausible? A joke in our time? Maybe the idea of conviction starting in our own homes is too ridiculous a concept for something like politics. Maybe that's why we've settled with hate, ignorance, passivity, and the opposite of change or hope.
Therefore, before I whine and cry over the state of our country, I have to repent. I am sorry for every time I held my tongue when someone mentioned they supported abortion. I am sorry for every time I had time and energy to help someone in need, but chose not to do so. I am sorry for every time I withheld encouragement to the soul who needed it. I am sorry for every time I let someone abuse our freedom here in America without retort. I am sorry for every time I ignored injustice. I'm sorry for every time I dismissed someone's pain due to its inconvenience. I'm sorry for every misuse of my own money. I'm sorry for every time I have lived without intention or direction or drive. And now, may I return to living according to my own calling and work on my own impact on the sphere of people I am directly and indirectly responsible for. Am I ridiculous for thinking that this form of repentance and living is a viable political stance in it of itself? Probably. And for that, I am the most sorry of all.
