Wow, i haven't updated in a really long time. But I have been writing, so I'l gradually be posting the crazy workings of my inner mind as I get them typed. :)
It's hard to miss all the hype about this year's election. People are waving signs, showing off bumper stickers, and jumping on bandwagons with more fervor than ever. Many are firmly decided in their choice of candidate, arguing and debating with others until they're out of breath. Some people are on the fence as to who they should support, a few folks are apathetic.
But I'm not really sure how I feel about either candidate. My voter registration reads Independent. But like 'Republican' and 'Democrat', it is really just a word; there are no blanket terms that wrap my views and beliefs into a nifty little package. I hate how we so often let words define us, rather than actions. Too often people merely associate themselves with a word, a genre, if you will. Rather than defining the term through actions, they let themselves be stuck into a little stereotype that has stemmed from other people's interpretation of the word, or belief rather than their own. If I was to say that I am a conservative independent in regards to my political views, slightly emergent concerning religion, entirely too old for my age, a dreamer, an artist, and a Pisces, you still would not have as clear a picture of who I am as you would if we had dinner together. I wish people would stop sticking bumper sticker labels on themselves and start living like they say they believe.
>side note: How cool would it be if Christians started living like Jesus, instead of following a set of religious 'codes' that stem from denominational differences?>return to post :)
I'm tired of words. And as far as the election goes, that's all the candidates seem to be offering. Neither man has a very honest and reliable track record. Something has got me feeling like no matter who gets elected or what they try to do, America is going to change dramatically. Already our society and standard of living is declining as homes are foreclosed and jobs are outsourced. The price of oil goes up and morale goes down. It scares me, knowing that my life may never return to my current definition of 'normal.' It feels like Revelations is being set in motion, and I don't think anyone is ready.
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Hello Zo,
I see that you realize that life is not normal anymore. As a matter of fact, it never will be again! The world that we live in now is full of turmoil and getting worse as time goes by. Fortunately, it isn’t going to stay this way much longer!
I want to help people to really get to know God and His plans for us, especially in these troubled times, such as this plan: "...And you will destroy all who have caused destruction on the earth." (Revelation 11:18) (New Living Translation)