This offers such an insightful definition of real hope. We are indeed at a watershed moment that only Love can transcend through the exercise of hope that operates blind to outward appearances or what the odds may predict. What resonates the most for me is that "we have the capacity" to ignore Love's presence--to choose blindness instead. Choice. Free will. Millions have apparently chosen blindness as fascism waits in the wings. I am disheartened and puzzled, but Love and Hope sound like good companions in the slog ahead to see what tomorrow brings. And not just Wednesday.
Unfortunately Trump the traitor and crook won and Democracy has lost and died on the wilting a-pathetic branch. Like impetuous men/women blowing up love with a good partner - Those who voted for Trump or not at all - 'Don't know what they got until it's gone.' RIP Democracy.
Noel, I started to comment on the beautiful and so inspiring words of Going Forward but had trouble with my phone. In typical fashion I am not getting back to it till now and I am still reeling from the disappointment and fear the election produced. I am more confused and angered at those who think so little of this country we inhabit, as to elect a man who is anything but of the people. John Pavlovitz covered my feeling this day when he said, "Kamala Harris didn't lose, America did". We will move forward as we always have in the face of troubled times with and for the LOVE of it all. Dave Anderson
Thank you for your comforting words. I’m very sad right now. And I don’t understand what God is doing. Nevertheless, I still trust him. I don’t expect to enjoy the next 4 years (or more), but I will rejoice in the Lord.
I am confident my words are not as elegant or extensive as the article written. First, let me acknowledge God does not have political preferences and in these long journey eyes He is still in control. I have seen God work thru even the greatest of sinners(Paul for example) to bring people to relationship with Him. What is happening thru social media is taking photos and demonizing and weaponizing the picture to incite something other than its intention. I have many times raised my arms to pray over or commision a person or group to do God's work. So, for this family we are going to pray and let God do his thing.
In our house we voted for neither candidate. There is, in my view, no lesser than 2 evils. Either way, we're in a heap of trouble. As a Reagan Republican, I hope for a return to civility, someday.
This offers such an insightful definition of real hope. We are indeed at a watershed moment that only Love can transcend through the exercise of hope that operates blind to outward appearances or what the odds may predict. What resonates the most for me is that "we have the capacity" to ignore Love's presence--to choose blindness instead. Choice. Free will. Millions have apparently chosen blindness as fascism waits in the wings. I am disheartened and puzzled, but Love and Hope sound like good companions in the slog ahead to see what tomorrow brings. And not just Wednesday.
Unfortunately Trump the traitor and crook won and Democracy has lost and died on the wilting a-pathetic branch. Like impetuous men/women blowing up love with a good partner - Those who voted for Trump or not at all - 'Don't know what they got until it's gone.' RIP Democracy.
Noel, I started to comment on the beautiful and so inspiring words of Going Forward but had trouble with my phone. In typical fashion I am not getting back to it till now and I am still reeling from the disappointment and fear the election produced. I am more confused and angered at those who think so little of this country we inhabit, as to elect a man who is anything but of the people. John Pavlovitz covered my feeling this day when he said, "Kamala Harris didn't lose, America did". We will move forward as we always have in the face of troubled times with and for the LOVE of it all. Dave Anderson
You don’t get to heaven by hating the devil, you get there by loving your neighbor.
Thank you for your comforting words. I’m very sad right now. And I don’t understand what God is doing. Nevertheless, I still trust him. I don’t expect to enjoy the next 4 years (or more), but I will rejoice in the Lord.
Thank you for these wise words.
I am confident my words are not as elegant or extensive as the article written. First, let me acknowledge God does not have political preferences and in these long journey eyes He is still in control. I have seen God work thru even the greatest of sinners(Paul for example) to bring people to relationship with Him. What is happening thru social media is taking photos and demonizing and weaponizing the picture to incite something other than its intention. I have many times raised my arms to pray over or commision a person or group to do God's work. So, for this family we are going to pray and let God do his thing.
In our house we voted for neither candidate. There is, in my view, no lesser than 2 evils. Either way, we're in a heap of trouble. As a Reagan Republican, I hope for a return to civility, someday.