Saturday, December 15, 2012

What has happened to the USA?

The country I live in is not one I recognize.

We are more than lost. 

We are so selfish and me oriented.

We do not pursue excellence and embrace mediocrity.

Chrisitians sit by silently as the USA goes against the Bible and God in every way.

Elementary School students are gunned down.

Socialism is accepted.

Handouts are expected.

Abortion, the murder of babies, is fine.

Step on everyone you can to get to the top.

Division is welcomed and unity is pushed aside.

We do not keep our priorities.

We believe lies people say rather than learn the real truth.

We have forgotten the lessons learned the hard way in the past.

We live in denial. We actively choose to ignore what is in front of us.

We excuse immorality.

We take a stand on nothing or on things that are wrong or do not matter.

What has happened to us? How have we gotten to this place? How have we sat by idly and not stopped it? 

When are we going to realize this is our business? 

These are the thoughts of a woman with a broken heart and lots of questions... who realizes she is part of the problem. 

JOURNALING EXERCISE
What gets to you? What grabs your heart? What makes you question things? 

-- Stacy Duplease
Writer
Sent from my cell.

Journaling Exercise after the Massacre

Yesterday is another day I will never forget. 

I refused to blog or do anything other than pray, listen to the news, and journal.

I know my life was changed. I do not know about you. But, when 20 elementary school students are gunned down, and the innocence stripped from others, this is inevitable. Reflection and prayer is the only proper response.

How my life was changed, I am not sure. Time will tell.

But, the one thing I know for sure is I will not be silent. Not any more. 

JOURNALING EXERCISE
* What happened yesterday?
* What does this do to and for your faith?
* What are you going to do in response?
* How has this touched you and your life?
* What are your thoughts?
* How are you feeling?


-- Stacy Duplease
Writer
Sent from my cell.