Ramblings

I'm still optimistic for the Huckster. I hope he does well in Texas. I heard this morning that he'd have to win all the rest of the states to win the nomination. I don't mind McCain, but I see a great hope for our country with Huckabee and in the times that we have now, we all need that hope. But can Huckabee get the needed votes to be president? Is he too conservative? My dad argues that he's a socialist, whatever that is. I guess we'll have to wait and see- and we keep praying for Huckabee around here.

You know, I was thinking about how it's unfortunate that churches in the country couldn't raise support for Huckabee. But I remember reading the application for tax-exempt/ non profit that you fill out for churches. In it, it clearly states that the church cannot take any political preference. That's such a bummer! I do remember church members talking openly when Bush was running though. Our Pastor didn't, but I can remember at that time that it was sort of the thought that if you were a Christian, then you would support Bush with your vote. But with Huckabee, I've not heard anyone at church say a word about the primaries. You'd think that even in the small group circles, you would hear opinions of our fellow Baptist that is running for president. It's exciting! Just seeing how far he has come with about $45 million less money than the rest of the big candidates. Alas, I kind of think that in my circles, most of my fellow Baptists didn't think he had a chance- I always felt he'd do well, much better than Ralph Nader or Perot with their 7-8%:-) in previous elections.

I heard a while back somewhere- that we all find our song. The song that God puts on our hearts at different points. You know, it's the songs that you end up singing when you wake up, take a shower, or sing while doing the dishes. Mine lately have been so obvious! Anytime I'm in my car, one of them is on. I think it's by Chris Tomlin, but I don't know the name. It goes, "Hold me Jesus, I'm shakin like a leaf, you've been my King of Glory, won't you be my Prince of Peace." Another line always has me thinking in it too, he says he wakes up and his soul is burning and he must have blisters on his heart. What do you suppose that means? A hard heart- mmm- I don't know. Or someone who is rejecting God and is fearing the consequences? I've had such a burden for a couple people lately. I wonder if their hearts feel blistered. My other song that rings a little more true to my own heart, but again I don't know the artist or the name goes,
"I know I must go through the valleys -to stand upon the mountain with you." It's so beautiful. I love music. It lifts me up so much. That song reminds me what Aunt Chris told me and I picture every time a trial comes up. The picture in my mind is God's strong hands sifting sand. Some of the sand is blessings and some are trials, but they don't touch me unless he has chosen them to. And that no matter what, he will be glorified by whatever I go through. That knowing that there is joy on the other side of a trial is something to always look forward to. And the truth in "this too shall pass". That is the hope that we have! Blessed assurance!