Election 2016

I was going to write this the Friday after the elections, but life got in the way. Sorry about that.

This was the first election that I had social media for and that I actually really truly cared about (I was thirteen last time they happened). Let me just say that I almost couldn't take how many political posts there were on Facebook. But the thing that saddened me the most was how deeply divided this country was over this election, especially Christians. People were trash-talking each other or being rude or throwing insults at each other. That isn't Christians behavior! That isn't imitating God.

There was division in my own home. My dad voted for one candidate that my mother did not support. It never got too heated in front of me and my brother, but I have to wonder if it did other times. One of the things that I liked about my writing group of friends is that we were able to calmly discuss and disagree and then reach a consensus.

We didn't reach a consensus about the candidates, really. We came to a consensus about our country's situation and how we were going to act.

1. God is still God, no matter who is President.
2. We as Christians have a duty to pray even for a President we don't like.
3. (my favorite) Our President is only allowed to step outside of God's will as much as he is allowed.

We should have peace about our country because God is in control. At the same time, we have to pray and intercede for our nation. If our country becomes evil, it is the fault of the saints who have not executed judgement. I know that after Obama became President for the second time that I didn't pray for him. I should have. And I will pray for Trump and if Clinton had become President, I would have prayed for her.

We have to remember that we are first and foremost citizens of God's kingdom and then of our nation. And we do not fight against the physical realm, but the spiritual. Our country is ours and God's and we fight for it, regardless of who is President or bad things look.

God bless America
~Clarissa

When Life Gets Crazy

I remembered it was Friday just now, and that's my day for a new blog post! But the thing is, do I have time to write this?

I have an assignment due tomorrow that I had no idea was due until yesterday and it's not going very well.

My grandparents and aunt arrive today and that means CLEAN THE HOUSE.

I have a chiropractic appointment after which I cannot do cleaning, so all must be done before 10:40am.

I am about 3,000 words behind on my NaNoWriMo count.....

It's easy to get frustrated and stressed and just wonder how much I can take before I go crazy and start snapping at my mom or brother. You've been there. I know you have.

Together, let's take a deep breath. God is in control. In the midst of your craziness, take time to smell the roses. Even if just for 5 minutes. Listen to your favorite song. Scribble a cute scene between your book's ship. Eat some chocolate. Enjoy the little things. Because while there are huge moments that we say have defined us, it is the mundane, every day happenings that also make us who we are.

To staying sane!
~Clarissa