Iām sick of politics.
Politics has invaded nearly everythingātelevision, entertainment, workplaces, social media, sports, even conversations that once had absolutely nothing to do with Washington. I have a theory about why.
When a culture increasingly rejects spiritual accountability, something else has to fill the vacuum. Sinful habits become normalized, corruption becomes expected, hedonism becomes freedom, and āfollow your own truthā somehow passes for wisdom. There was a time when Billy Graham could fill stadiums with peopleāyoung and oldāwho came to hear that Christ was the answer. Watch those old crusades from the 1970ās and 1980s. Thousands sit listening intently, pondering eternity, without a cell phone glowing in every hand.
Today, biblical Christianity is increasingly mocked or dismissed from public life. But remove Godās standard of truth and morality and mankind doesnāt become neutral. We simply create other authorities. Politics easily becomes one of them.
Suddenly everything is Democrat versus Republican, left versus right, our side versus their side. Tribalism thrives, outrage sells, and the political hurricane never stops spinning.
At 44, some days Iām ready to unplug the television, move into the woods, and disappear from civilization.
Thatās probably not happening.
So instead, Iām learning to budget my mental investments. Where am I spending my limited attention and emotional energy? Lately, Iām thankful for house projects. Give me something broken, a toolbox, and a block of time. At least when Iām finished being aggravated, something might actually be fixed.
Maybe God has called you to engage politically and work toward meaningful change. Then do it faithfully. But none of us is called to surrender our peace to perpetual political outrage.
My prayer lately is simple: āLord, teach me to number my days, that I may apply my heart unto wisdom.ā
Your days are numbered. Your attention is limited. Your peace is valuable.
Spend your time and days wisely.
Sometimes turning off the political drama isnāt ignorance. Itās stewardship.
And frankly, Iād rather work in my crawlspace than follow politics.
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I agree with your desire to withdraw from all the drama. Itās so tiring. I noticed that the things that drew people to this drama were also influencing them to ignore faith in Christ. So I started researching. Why were people abandoning faith along with common sense? I wonāt go into what I learned here, but it built a fire in me, a desire to shine a light on issues not addressed in churches. This Wednesday, Iām publishing a post that spotlights a topic that people have trouble explaining: how and why are people in the U.S. falling for the lies of socialism, the gateway drug to communism. I hope this explains why Iām beating the drum to get believersā attention before itās too late in the U.S.
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Thanks Grant, I will be sure to read your article when it comes out! Have a blessed day!
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I agree 100%. I don’t watch the news anymore. Even so, my TV and cell phone are bombarded with political ads. You’re right…we have to choose where to focus our attention and our days are numbered. Our pastor has been preaching about the end times and he impressed on us to “occupy until Christ returns.” That means using our minds and hands to do God’s work in the limited time we have left here.
Have a blessed day, Eric!
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I agree completely, Heather! I know we live in a government of, by, and for the peopleā¦but Iām realizing more everyday that Iām first and foremost a citizen of Heaven, and God has a purpose for His people beyond American society and politicsā¦souls are more important than voters. Have a blessed day!
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I can really relate to your thoughts on this subject Eric. I used to be proactive in politics many years ago, but during my studies in Social Sciences in University I learned a lot about the futility of politics, and deserted it. As I’ve matured in my faith I have learned to lean on a far better way, all glory to God š
May our Father God continue to guide and bless you and your family today š
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I believe youāve chosen the right path, brother Alanā¦youāve reached far more souls for eternity by serving God rather than politics. God bless and keep you and your family!šš»š
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It irks me when our local news station reports more national news than local. Grrr. š¦
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Thatās a good point, Nancy! Iād actually LOVE to watch a news station that solely covered news in my town and local area. That would make for an informed populace! But alas, our news is always about crimes and deathā¦I just canāt do it anymore. Have a blessed day, Nancy! Stay on the sunny side!ššš»š
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