9November2016 Quickthought: After the Tally

 

As we wake up this morning, post-election, I find myself focusing less on who won and more on what my response will be, what example I am setting for our children, how I walk through it with them.   So here's what I told them at the breakfast table.  "You will have friends, classmates and teachers who are very happy about the election results. Some may gloat and be obnoxious about it.  Dont be like that.  Love them and give them grace.  Other friends, classmates and teachers will be sad about what happened, angry even.  Dont be like that either.  Love them and give them grace as well."

One candidate won, one party had more votes,  but there is such a greater picture than this.  Our Father's position was not and is not affected.  He is above politics and polls.  He loves those on both sides of the aisle.  May we live and love like Him.

3November2016 Quickthought: Something good to tell you

Just caught a quick report on the Cubs' World Series victory on the news.  The newscaster displayed an image, posted by the father of a little boy who was asleep, wearing Cubs pajamas, clutching a toy bat.  Apparently he'd fallen asleep during the long, final game, missing his team's historic victory.  The dad's caption was something along the lines of, "I have some good news for you in the morning."   Beautiful!
Think about this:  Our heavenly Father can just as easily say this to us.  We might not be asleep but we are often unaware of the fact that He has some wonderful news for us.  I can't wait to wake up!