Something Sweet with Susan

This morning I find myself wondering how my readers are feeling about the upcoming election.  I’m not wondering about which side of politics you are on, I’m wondering how it is affecting your health.

I love the devotional books written by Sarah Young.  What I read this morning in her book titled Jesus Always gave me great comfort as I was thinking about our country and where we are today. 

“Trust in my unfailing love – thanking Me for the good you do not see. When evil seems to be flourishing in the world around you, it can look as if things are spinning out of control. But rest assured: I’m not wringing My hands helplessly, wondering what to do next. I am still in control, and there is behind-the-scenes goodness in the midst of the turmoil. So I urge you to thank Me not only for the blessings you can see but for the ones you cannot see.”

It would be very easy for me to get caught up listening to the media, but I will not allow myself to go there. Watching the news today is not like when I was growing up and Walter Cronkite came on every evening with an objective view of that day’s events.  Sadly, we no longer receive unbiased facts of the day.  I know when I listen to too much “news” it is not good for my health.  It can cause my anxiety to spin out of control and that’s the last thing I need for my heart health.

Greg and I cast our votes last week in early voting.   After pushing the button on the machine that says – Cast Your Vote, I know I have done my part and other than praying for the future leaders, that’s all I can do.  Shortly after the 9/11 attacks on our country, my sister-in-law said to me, “None of this surprises God.”  I know that statement is true today about the outcome of this election and world events in the days, months, and years to come.

For the next couple of weeks I plan to get outside and enjoy the beautiful crisp fall weather where I live.  I will not be listening to any “news” about the election until it is over.  I will remind myself daily of the statement I have on my phone screen saver “Today I refuse to stress myself out about the things I cannot control or change.”  If you find yourself feeling anxious I hope you will do the same.

”I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
1 Timothy 2:1-2