Today is my 32nd birthday. I am very grateful to be here and celebrate this day free from the grip of chemotherapy. I still fight for everyday that I have and will continue to do so til my last breath.
The Lord calls us individually by name for some purpose to fulfill Her will. I have yet to completely discern this for my life, but I remain open to this calling and will serve in whatever capacity She sees fit. The Lord has already sent me into the intimate places of others' hearts and lives and I have done my best to serve. The Lord has called me to examine my heart in this process and to begin a journey of self-understanding that encompasses multiple perspectives and traditions.
I reaffirm my faith in my Lord this day. She has shown me the strength of this faith and I will mold this into my actions. I seek not to express mercy for those I serve, but moreover I walk in solidarity with them towards the Justice of God Almighty!
Love to all,
Josh
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
God Bless America
Watching our president yesterday field questions from the audience left me questioning why we have not heard these types of questions posed to a president in so long. My immediate answer is that the previous president wanted to avoid such issues, so they began screening admittance to such events early into his presidency. They knew that he would not be able to handle such genuine questions from American citizens. I know that people have disagreements with President Obama, including myself; although my disagreements are not ideologically based, but more relegated to current policy initiatives.
Anyway, I sincerely broke down in tears yesterday watching him field the question from the homeless lady who asked for help. Most politicians, right or wrong, would have easily moved towards abstract speech about the woman's situation. Instead, this man asked what her name was. He made her story personable to his reality. He may not be able to intervene on the micro level with this woman and her family (although he commented that his staff would meet with her after the meeting), but I could tell that he has actually spoken to someone who is homeless before. Not a surface level conversation, but a real conversation about their hopes, dreams, faults, family, strengths, problems, etc. This is the experience that Republicans mocked at their convention last year, the "community organizer." Thank you for your genuineness and honesty with the American people Mr. President. With accurate information we will face our challenges and meet them with the same resolve that has seen this country through our many difficult hours.
Ever Onward!
Anyway, I sincerely broke down in tears yesterday watching him field the question from the homeless lady who asked for help. Most politicians, right or wrong, would have easily moved towards abstract speech about the woman's situation. Instead, this man asked what her name was. He made her story personable to his reality. He may not be able to intervene on the micro level with this woman and her family (although he commented that his staff would meet with her after the meeting), but I could tell that he has actually spoken to someone who is homeless before. Not a surface level conversation, but a real conversation about their hopes, dreams, faults, family, strengths, problems, etc. This is the experience that Republicans mocked at their convention last year, the "community organizer." Thank you for your genuineness and honesty with the American people Mr. President. With accurate information we will face our challenges and meet them with the same resolve that has seen this country through our many difficult hours.
Ever Onward!
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