It feels hopeless at times and scary. I watch the news daily wanting to be informed, but after I watch I feel an unease and have a negative feeling the rest of the day pondering what in Gods great earth is going on or going to happen?!
There are two candidates that are offering change, but I feel like hope is deferred. I feel a sense of sadness barely holding on. Will there be change or have we been seeing the decay of society long past the recovery stage?
I know this post sounds down and out because I’m usually talking about hope and creativity. There is another prospective though. This is not news to God. He isn’t surprised by this conundrum we have found ourselves in. He expected this.
Remember the late 70s early 80s with Jimmy Carter? We were in about the same state of affairs. High interest rates, long gas lines, hostages, a weak leader as president and a feeling of malaise. Even though I was very young I could still feel the angst and stress from my parents. It’s like the whole world was sighing.
Then all of a sudden an amazing strong leader came onto the scene that took charge, cleaned house and kicked butt! He offered Hope and a sense of unity, strength and American patriotism. Ronald Reagan. The USA slowly but surely got back on track.
America is strong. We have seen so many ups and downs and weathered the storms.
The reason why? We still cling to hope and faith. Those 2 emotions stem from God's love. God is hope. He is in control and knows each of our needs and our hearts. This country was built upon Judeo/Christian values. That is why it has worked. That is the only reason it has worked.
Where there is God there is freedom and liberty. Without Him we don’t have either.
Cling to God. The author of life, liberty and freedom.
Work hard, do the right thing, pray and somehow God will turn this county around. I still continue to have hope.
Join me in this faith walk. Long live Hope, Freedom and America!
Flamingo salad
INGREDIENTS
- I can Cherry Pie filling
- I large can crushed pineapple (drained)
- I can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- I cup Chopped pecans
- I 8oz tub of cool whip
Mix together folding in gently. Refrigerate for 2 hours then serve. Enjoy!
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recipe courtesy of Gigi Butler Copyright 2024 Heartland Journal LLC. all rights reserved
