Sometimes life thoroughly confuses me. There are so many young adults who do amazing, and unselfish, things for humanity but receive no media coverage and no "tweets" from The First Lady. Thousands of men and women dedicate their lives in service for the country and many have given the ultimate sacrifice for others and the cause of freedom, yet their names are not mentioned and videos of "why" t...hey do it are never shared on the internet and there is no "official congratulations" from The President of the U.S. on their "courage and bravery". Yes, sometimes this life thoroughly confuses me.
It would seem that perhaps we have our priorities a little screwed up. Since when did someone's sexual orientation become such an achievement? I suppose some would say the reason that former University of Mo. football player, and NFL draft recruit, Michael Sam is getting such attention is because it is an "equal rights" issue, but I don't think so. If that were truly the case, and we were truly concerned with the equal rights of others, we would see the same kind of attention given to those with special needs, wounded warriors, those with mental illness, the elderly or the unborn. Truly these are the ones that could use some encouragement and assistance. Yes, sometimes this life thoroughly confuses me and even makes me sad.
I doubt we will ever see a picture of the young football player who has given his heart to Jesus and accepted Him as His Savior on ESPN. We probably won't ever see a group of reporters standing outside of the hospital doors waiting to talk to the single mother who decided to keep her unborn child. Nor will any of the young people living on college campuses who have decided to "wait until marriage" receive a presidential tweet or congratulations for their "courage and bravery".
Yes, this life can be very confusing, especially to those who look for the "good" according to The Word of God. Yet, we should stay encouraged and encourage one another in the faith. Jesus warned us that these things would come to pass and He told us not to fear. There will be trouble in this world, but He has overcome the world, and those that live for Him, according to His principles, shall be saved and overcome as well.
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