Living in this crazy upside-down world

To my girlies,

Sometimes I have to stop a minute and say, “Did that really just happen? Like for real?”. I never imagined that I would live in a world like the one you are growing up in.  Maybe I was terribly naive as a child, and young adult.  But I truly thought America was different. I thought Americans were different.  I thought we respected one another and were willing to fight for one another not against one another.  I thought Americans were the kind of people the locked arms together to find a way to make our country the best it can be for all Americans. I thought we respected the electoral vote and respected the winner of that vote whether our guy won or not. I thought we routed for our leaders, because their success meant our success.  I thought we built up and encourage one another to be the best we can be.  Now I look around and all I see is divisions, no longer Americans but left and right etc. etc.  Bickering, fighting, and horrible name calling and more disrespect than I could ever imagine (and both sides have populations that are guilty of this deplorable behavior, and it is sad that these are the people that get all the limelight). If you want to end up overwhelmed, sick to your stomach and somewhat depressed spend 5 minutes reading the comments on any slightly political post.

I am honestly starting to believe that social media is among the worst things that has ever happened to our society.  People are addicted to it, they say things on social platforms that they would never say face to face… but even now that is changing.  With years of spewing obscenities, vile name calling under the shroud of social media, now people are becoming more and more bold and are taking it to the streets. This is what it looks like when the human heart is left unchecked. It truly is the most deceitful thing. 

Listen my loves, this is not who we are raising you to be. As we have always said, “Be informed, know what you believe and why you believe it. Do not just accept whatever you read or hear as truth, do your research, gather all the information and make an informed decision. Always be willing to listen and always remain teachable.”  But when you have come to a conclusion about something do not get all puffed up and prideful, do not shame others. Not even those that do and say really stupid and disrespectful things.  Remember that harsh words only stir up anger, but gracious words are sweet to the soul and bring healing.  Did you hear that???  Your harsh words will do nothing!!!  It is gracious words of truth spoken in love that will make a real difference. 

Yes, you will get irritated and even mad but you need to exercise some self-control. 90% of what you think does NOT need to be said! It is said that no human can tame the tongue, so I say… just keep your mouth shut! Pray that the Lord will instead fill you with wisdom from Heaven, wisdom that is pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.  Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.  Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner that is worthy of the gospel of Christ. This is what our crazy mixed up world needs.  Now… Go! and be a blessing!  I love you, my sweet girlies.  Mom