Too Soon For That Second Deep Breath
The Fight Is Not Over
Thank God for a successful, if not peaceful, transfer of power. I, for one, felt as though the weight of the world lifted from our shoulders as we watched our country’s deliverance from evil. I’m afraid, though, it’s too soon for that second deep breath. We have more work to do.
I wish I knew where to go from here. Even though many of us have left the Evangelical Church over their support of Trump, I hope with all my heart that we have not left Jesus. I know I have not. His actions and teachings as they are recounted in the Gospels leave us an almost impossible “to do” list. I don’t know how to forgive those who claim to follow Jesus and yet continue to support Donald Trump and his agenda of treason.
Prayer Is Always An Appropriate Response
There is one thing, however, we can all do. Honestly, I’m not up to praying for my enemies yet. But we can pray for those who have been, and are, in the midst of the fight that continues. Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security issued a Domestic Terror Alert. Anyone who’s paying attention knows that Trump’s thugs were just getting started on January 6, 2021.
Like those who lived through the aftermath of the American Civil War, we have a tragic “new normal.” Treason seems to be acceptable, at least to many Republicans. My God. I simply cannot believe it is true, but it is. The majority of Republican Senators are ready to dismiss the accused criminal without even participating in our judicial process. Like rats, they are scurrying to save their political party, curry favor with their QAnon constituents, and avoid infuriating the evil man who set it all in motion.
So, dear readers, please forgive me for the snail’s pace of my recovery. I will bounce back, and I’m hoping our nation will do the same. We have always had evil elements afoot, as does all mankind. Cowards, villains, and heroes weave
the tapestry of our human story. The Villain won’t be conquered today or tomorrow. His minion Trump will machinate from the golf course. The cowards will conspire to hold onto their power, truth be damned. But from among the Republicans, a few demonstrate courage, integrity, and honor. It is only right that we recognize them, and pray for them.
Pray For Those on the Front Lines
Ten Republican US Representatives, who bucked their party’s pressure and jeopardized their own safety as well as their careers, voted yes to the second impeachment:
Five Republican US Senators who, as of Jan 27, 2021 declared their willingness to at least participate in the impeachment trial:
Our Democratic Congressmen and Congresswomen who, by their very party affiliation, are targets of the right-wing Neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and false-conspiracy theorist QAnons.
Yes! Thank you. I needed prayer reminder. I left the Evangelical church also. Attending a Friends meeting instead. (Quakers silent worship/no pastors)
My feeling so far is that I should serve by participating with voter registrations in poor communities. I live in Louisiana. I want my state to turn Blue. I network with my local Indivisible group on Facebook.
Thank you for your words.