Two Sides to Every Coin

When a dispute arises it's always good to hear both sides.  The same is true in different life scenarios.  You always get a better perspective when you hear more then one point of view.  The media has two sides, liberal and conservative.  Most liberals have a agenda, as do most conservatives.  Everyone wants something.  The funny thing is that there are those out there who will only listen to or watch FOX and nothing else (unless of course it agrees with their line of thinking.) and there are those who do the same with CNN, NBC etc.  It really doesn't matter what side it is. However, for today I want to focus on the conservative side. I have nothing against conservatives, I am one.   However, to me, what raises flags is when only one side of the story is considered. The vast majority of the media, Hollywood and the political world, is very liberal. They aggressively pushing their agenda and seemingly  doing everything in their power to hide what is really going on. That is one side of the coin and it is a viable reason for conservatives to raise concerns. That said (and here is where I may get myself in trouble.),  I believe that there is a difference between raising concerns and being so concerned about world events from one perspective that it possesses you.  I understand the concern for family, and your fellow man but whatever happened to trusting God for the day to day? The world is falling apart. It has been for years. Yet I look at networks like FOX News (and others like them) and it seems to me that is all they focus on. A lot of opinion with enough fact thrown in to make it legitimate.  Just enough to bring in the viewers and up the ratings. I had opportunity recently to see a lot of the FOX news network and after watching for awhile it was so blatantly obvious to me what they were doing I could see why people were watching.  I wonder where the line between discussing the problems and just griping about them is.  As believers we are to pray for and respect our leaders (or at least the office they hold).  I'm just as guilty of not doing it as anyone else. Probably more so. 

There is no question that we are in desperate times. Bad things are happening and it will only get worse. Much worse. It is sad but true.  I believe that as a follower of Christ first and foremost, but also as an adult and an American, I need to lead by example. If I am not praying for and respecting the public offices (local, state, and national) no matter what, how can I expect the younger generation or anyone for that matter to do it?  Furthermore, if I choose to live with that mindset why should I be surprised when people question my loyalty to Christ?       Final thought:  Don't just pray for the office but for the leader holding it as well, no matter what you think of him/her.  Respect the government.   Don't let the things of this world overwhelm and/or control you. Even if you mean well it will end up having repercussions you may never even know about. Finally, as corny as it sounds, don't worry, be happy. :).