Who's Praying for Them?

In such uncertain times as these with 700 billion dollar "bailouts" looming over our (the taxpayer) heads, volatile markets wreaking havoc on our 401K's and our houses worth considerably less than when we bought them, it is easy to find ourselves praying to our heavenly Father for His amazing grace. President Lincoln said it best, "I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go." Although the Lord calls us to "pray continually", we unfortunately and predictably find ourselves on our knees much more during trying times such as our current national climate. I think it's our transparent means of self-preservation, actually. A natural response for those who believe. But what is more divine? To pray for ourselves or to be selfless and pray for others. For the sake of this article "others" refers to our Legislative Branch, our Congress.

"The earnest prayer of a righteous man has great power and wonderful results," reads the Book of James. So I ask you, who's praying for them? What righteous souls out there are praying for our leaders? I know during the midst of an election, party politics tend to blur or even aggravate our personal beliefs, so much so, that we pray with wrong intentions and greed. But trust me, prayer is needed! Even despite the "lack of faith" practiced by many of our elected officials, they still require our prayers. Some may even scoff at the notion, but they need the Lord's intervention to make the right decisions and to guide this country, the most blessed and free country in the world. So pray continually for them. Pray the Lord's will is done despite their personal beliefs.

The provision of the heavenly Father should be the only politics we, as believers, need concern ourselves with. Honestly, whose politics should we praise - Republicans, Democrats or our God? That's what I thought...the Lord and Savior. Cast your vote for His grace, mercy and wisdom by praying for "others."

Boldness

"Boldness" as defined by Von Clausewitz "must be granted a certain power over and above successful calculations involving space, time and the magnitude of forces, for wherever it is superior, it will take advantage of its opponent's weakness. In other words, it is a genuinely creative force". The outcome, when applied successfully, can lead the enemy into temporary psychological paralysis or confusion, ultimatley relegating them combat ineffective.

"Boldness" as interpreted by Jim Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator), blitz on 1st down, blitz on 2nd down and blitz on 3rd down. The result, as played out against the Pittsburgh Steelers offense and QB Ben Roethlisberger last Sunday - 9 sacks, 12 knock-downs, a safety, 2 forced fumbles, an interception, only 180 total yards of offense and 6 total points.

Johnson did not react with reckless force. In fact it was just the opposite. He understood and appreciated the opponent's strengths yet dictated the outcome of the game with calculated and creative (bold) attacks. Thus leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers confused, paralyzed and more or less combat ineffective.

Dear Mr. Obama

Political Warfare: Is it me or is this ad a torpedo into ship Obama. The soldier, the words, the music. Tough ad to counter.

Bush doctrine? Which one?

Governor Sarah Palin acquitted herself well the other night in her first real media interview since becoming McCain's VP pick. The Press and the Obama camp were salivating. This, they hoped, was the chance for the media to help bring down Palin. Well, Palin 1, Obama and the liberal media 0. Palin handled herself well. She was decisive and unafraid of the, at times, condescending Charlie Gibson of ABC.

There was one glimmer of hope for Obama and the Media. Gibson asked Palin if she agreed with the "Bush Doctrine." Palin replied: "In what respect." The one-uppers immediately jumped. "She doesn't know what the Bush doctrine is!....how pathetic." Of course today one in their own camp helped destroy this one little hope. Talking to at least 5 people myself I got 5 different answers. There is no officially written Bush doctrine to read about. And there are at least 7 possible Bush doctrines according to experts. Charlie Gibson should have done his homework. So Palin was right to ask for clarification. Maybe it should actually be Palin 2, Obama and the liberal media 0.

Here's a clip from the interview.

Obama says Palin has "O" experience. Let's compare...