When the Election Doesn't Go My Way (What in the World Wednesday)
I am theologically conservative. I am politically conservative. I am socially conservative. But I do like medium salsa. I’m mindful of the time and place for political conversations but I don’t hide who I am or what I believe. So I, along with many others of similar political persuasion, went to bed wondering what in the world is going on? If my ballot were an NFL team, I was the 2020 Jacksonville Jaguars who went 1-15. I think my candidate won one race. I think. I hope. So what in the world do you do on a Wednesday when it seems like nothing politically went your way? Let’s take a lesson from a man who knew something about politics, power, and disappointment. King David. Psalm 131. Check Your Heart Before You Point Your Finger (Psalm 131:1-2) Last night was hard to watch. What’s wrong with people? What’s this country coming to? Were those some of your thoughts? When you can’t grasp what’s happening on the outside Scripture has a way of refocusing our atten...
