The firecrackers and jubilation have quieted down as a new year has settled upon us. I look back on 2009 and wonder what 2010 will bring us.  A mid-term election year is upon us, which will bring rhetoric from all parties each claiming they can do a better job, and blaming the other for the problems we face, while no one accepts responsibility. When they do accept responsibility often with lip service only, someone else pays the price; unfortunately, far too many times, the taxpayers are the ones who ultimately pay.

An icon will pass away and journalists, commentators, and bloggers will scrutinize the life and death of said person for a week, of course the more well know or controversial the person, the longer the story will remain until the next big event that grabs their attention.  At least until some “new” revelation develops and the story starts all over again.

We can be sure that we will see more scandals, some will be shrugged off, while others are condemned, tragedies, natural disasters, triumphs, and of course tender stories that will touch the hearts of many.  The media will continue to pound on one story while ignoring another that is just as important or more so.

With all of this in my thoughts, my mind reflects on the Psalm 23 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.  3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.  4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.  5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.  6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Regardless what this New Year has in store for us we can keep secure of faith in the Lord, as He is in control no matter how circumstances appear around us.  Although a bit out of context here another verse gives comfort, Jesus said in John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

It isn’t always easy not to be afraid in this day of instant information and can watch stories unfold right before our eyes as they happen. However, the Lord’s promises have not changed, they have not waivered, we just need to learn to cling to them.

 
Candace Clark
Christian Political View