Feeling Helpless, but Not Hopeless

Ok, I'm tired of it all. What am I tired of you may ask? I am sick and tired of hearing about all of the poor choices elected officials are making that will not only determine part of my future, but also the future of my girls. It seems like every day I hear of politicians spending huge amounts of money when our economy is doing so bad. I just don't get it. If all of these large corporations need bailouts and now we are in need on a stimulus plan that most likely won't stimulate anything, then why aren't they cutting back and trying to save money in every way possible? Instead, they still have expensive parties, take expensive trips, fly in private jets and 747s just to sign a piece of paper, come on! On top of all of this, many of the newly chosen members cannot even seem to pay their taxes. If I don't pay my taxes this year doesn't that qualify me to go live in Washington and spend money that is not my own like crazy?

As I hear about this, read about this, and see this unfold, I do feel very helpless. While I have usually kept up with the happenings of the world, thanks to the Internet (and my wife), it seems like I am being more informed than ever before and I don't like what I am learning. It does make me helpless because I did my part. I didn't vote for this and yet I have to sit back and take it. However, I am not without hope because no man can secure my future. No matter how bad our new president and his crew mess things up, this is not our home and one day none of this will matter at all. God is still in control and I find my hope in Him alone. I'm afraid that I will be frustrated for a very long time, but now is the time for the church to rise up and provide hope the those who do not know where to turn. How will the church respond? I really don't know, but I do know we will be held accountable for our actions or non action.

We are all in this together and if you have Jesus in your life, then you are not without hope!