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For several days there has been a growing concern in my mind over the vitriolic comments about our current government in power. To my horror, much of it comes from those who call themselves Christians. Obviously, if the government enacts policies that are against God’s commands, Christians should stand up against them. That is a given. The diatribe these days is political and not always on moral grounds. What is the Scriptural injunction? It is to obey the laws of the land, to respect our leaders, and to pray for them.
Our obedience to the laws of the land needs to be run through the grid of God’s Law. Only when there is conflict between the two, do we stand against the law of the land. For instance: God’s law says, “You shall not commit murder.” Abortion would fall into that category. It is right to take a stand against abortion. If we cannot get such laws repealed, we must rightfully speak out against it, and we can refuse to obey it on a personal level. To judge and condemn those who disagree with us is not our prerogative; it is God who will do this in His perfect time.
The harangues I hear these days are not only disrespectful, but are done in the name of patriotism and (perish the thought) religion. Political cartoons show our leaders as buffoons, off color jokes are told about them, and elaborately constructed e-mails portray them as ogres. These people have been elected, and if we are unsatisfied with their policies, it is our responsibility and privilege to tell them what is on our mind. If we disagree, we vote against them when the opportunity returns.

We are to pray for our leadership. It is difficult to pray for someone that you have otherwise treated in a non-Christian-like manner. A few days ago a friend sent me a refreshing prayer for our leadership. The prayer asked for God to give “optimum health, mental clarity and political prosperity” to our president, and that “what he lacks in political ‘experience’ (God) make up for with supernatural wisdom and power.” If we would so pray, no matter which side of the political fence we travel, we will be doing as well as we should.

Yes, we should be discerning when we vote, we must scrutinize the actions of our law makers, and we must speak out against immoral laws or that which is not good for our country. What we should not do is slander our elected leaders.

I had hoped “Soar Above the Yesterdays” would have been released by Thanksgiving. It is a little behind schedule, but we have high hopes that you will be able to have your very own copy within two to three weeks.

To refresh your memory on the book, it is a sequel to “All Things”, and takes Susanna into some more decision making. Old characters are revisited; new characters introduced; there is mystery, history, and romance to add to the excitement. Susanna has two paths she can follow. Does God have a role in His perfect plan for her with her musical talents, or is there an entirely new and different path for her to travel?

For autographed copies of either “All Things” or “Soar Above the Yesterdays”, contact me at: jwb@junebarebooks.com

Where are you?
Did you think you could hide?
There is no place
where you could creep…
no valley deep enough,
nor even beyond some ocean wide
where you could flee
the reach of my long arm.

Where are you?
It is not you who hides
your guilty face.
I cannot look at you;
I cannot know you.
Never could some
fig leaf grow
that could conceal
you and your bride.
You cannot hide from me,
and I can do you harm.

Where are you?
You’ve walked in willful strides
beyond the sphere
of my love.
You’re lost…not hidden.
You crouch in fear
because you chose…
decided to gain control
of your destiny,
and to reject
what you were bidden…
chose to believe
the Tempter’s charms.

Where are you?
You have surely died.
Your heart is pierced
with rank deceit,
where lust will grow,
where greed will cause
you to be fierce,
and pride will flow
like rivers in a flood.
The only way to pause
the swelling tide
is shedding blood.
You have sent up
your death alarm!

I know where you are,
but I will provide
the remedy to extricate
you from your deadly fate.
I will become a man
and live a perfect life,
that had you so done,
this Eden could be won
forever for you
and your wife.
and then, I as a man,
will be the sacrifice…
My wrath appeased…
forever satisfied,
and I, once more,
can welcome you
into my arms.