Thursday’s Musings: Thankful for Dual Citizenship!

Revised and used 3/3/20
Philippians 3:18-20 (CEB)  As I have told you many times and now say with deep sadness, many people live as enemies of the cross. Their lives end with destruction. Their god is their stomach, and they take pride in their disgrace because their thoughts focus on earthly things.  Our citizenship is in heaven. We look forward to a savior that comes from there—the Lord Jesus Christ.

Who is not frustrated with the current political situation in our country? A relative posted his desire to see fewer political posts on Facebook.  In a recent sermon I shared that I dislike getting politically themed e-mails – especially those that degrade specific leaders.  I feel even if we don’t respect the office-holder we should respect the office. Still in studying for that sermon I read that people need to be able to vent their frustrations, especially when they feel powerless to change a situation. How do I deal with my frustrations about political power plays?  I pray that God will intervene and provide wisdom to our leaders.  I hold onto the hope that those prayers lifted by me and many others will be answered and I keep in mind that ultimately my citizenship is in a much larger and greater kingdom – the Kingdom of God which dissolves all political and geographic boundaries.  Best of all the leaders of this kingdom of ours are all powerful, all knowing, incorrupt, and totally devoted to the good of its subjects.  

Holy God, through Jesus we were told to seek first your kingdom and your righteousness and trust you to provide for our needs according to your greater wisdom.  We ask now that you bless us and our leaders with wisdom and a desire to work for the good and not for personal gain.  We ask this in the name of your Son who reigns as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Amen.

Have a blessed day!
Paige