A while ago I drew a picture to illustrate how we can build emotional walls to try to protect our hearts from being hurt. The point being that building walls isn't a good thing to do. No matter how many bricks we put into it, the end result will still be pain, cold hard hearts and missing out on experiencing the complexities of any relationship...usually involving a risk of disappointment, pain, over rode with enrichment, blessings and life lessons. Based on personal experience from 52 years on the planet, we need to entrust our hearts to God and let Him fill them with His love to spread to others and work through whatever happens.
Time To Build
In the past couple of years it has been the goal of the American president, Donald Trump to fulfill a campaign promise, to build a border wall between them and Mexico. As a Canadian, I understand wanting a protective wall to keep out people who refuse to honour any country's rules regarding immigration, thus breaking the law and posing a possible threat to vulnerable population.
All my husband I can say is, we may not support everything President Trump says (or our own Prime Minister for that matter) but we respect what he and his voters want. What we don't understand is why he seems to be treated with extreme disrespect by so many who didn't vote for him. Which is why we can totally agree that this next thing is a great idea. An American veteran who has three limbs amputated fighting for a country he loves, recently started a GoFundMe campaign so Americans who want to, can pay for the wall. Here is the page, a pretty neat idea.
I know it is a touchy subject just to mention his name in certain circles, but the Bible says to ...[Rom 13:1-6 NLT] 1 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. 3 For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. 4 The authorities are God's servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God's servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. 5 So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience. 6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.
The choice is up to each of us of course. Our desire is to follow God's Word. No we don't succeed every day, our flesh wants to complain and grumble - only by His Strength can we do what's right.
Wanted to share that great idea and one more thing to consider...
Hilary Wanted A Wall Too!
It is all so fascinating trying to understand the truth and all sides to news stories and world events, including history. Something we discovered regarding this wall debate, was during the last presidential election. It has become clear how much mainstream media and such, would make adamant negative statements about Donald Trump. Yet when we looked past MSM, we learned how the truth was obscured and the opponent's were often slanted/elevated to look innocent of any wrongdoing, vilifying in this case, Mr. Trump and it hasn't stopped since.
Sadly this is a historical problem since the invention of media. When you research past the MSM and public opinion, turns out the "innocent" are not so innocent (not meaning a wall is wrong- you know what I mean). Here is one fact that pertains to the wall talk. Many don't know that in 2006, Hilary Clinton also supported building a wall on the same border! The video below shows how similar the two are inspite of his many critics. Just want to help cause people to not take everything at face value, ask questions, research (only if you want to of course).
Obama Sent Troops Too!
And even in 2010 Obama sent troops to that border. Click here for this article in the Guardian.
Yet unfortunately, the ongoing vitriol continues from the Democratic supporters and others. It just doesn't make sense. It doesn't hurt to be more objective.
Time To Build
That being said, there comes a time when walls may be necessary, literal walls that is. When someone is a danger to society, i.e.: convicted criminals, they are locked behind walls made of bars. If a person is considered highly contagious in a hospital or encampment they are quarantined. Basically that means they are kept within a walled off room or sealed area with some form of barrier.
Submitting To Governing AuthoritiesIn the past couple of years it has been the goal of the American president, Donald Trump to fulfill a campaign promise, to build a border wall between them and Mexico. As a Canadian, I understand wanting a protective wall to keep out people who refuse to honour any country's rules regarding immigration, thus breaking the law and posing a possible threat to vulnerable population.
All my husband I can say is, we may not support everything President Trump says (or our own Prime Minister for that matter) but we respect what he and his voters want. What we don't understand is why he seems to be treated with extreme disrespect by so many who didn't vote for him. Which is why we can totally agree that this next thing is a great idea. An American veteran who has three limbs amputated fighting for a country he loves, recently started a GoFundMe campaign so Americans who want to, can pay for the wall. Here is the page, a pretty neat idea.
I know it is a touchy subject just to mention his name in certain circles, but the Bible says to ...[Rom 13:1-6 NLT] 1 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. 3 For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. 4 The authorities are God's servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God's servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. 5 So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience. 6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.
The choice is up to each of us of course. Our desire is to follow God's Word. No we don't succeed every day, our flesh wants to complain and grumble - only by His Strength can we do what's right.
Wanted to share that great idea and one more thing to consider...
Hilary Wanted A Wall Too!
It is all so fascinating trying to understand the truth and all sides to news stories and world events, including history. Something we discovered regarding this wall debate, was during the last presidential election. It has become clear how much mainstream media and such, would make adamant negative statements about Donald Trump. Yet when we looked past MSM, we learned how the truth was obscured and the opponent's were often slanted/elevated to look innocent of any wrongdoing, vilifying in this case, Mr. Trump and it hasn't stopped since.
Sadly this is a historical problem since the invention of media. When you research past the MSM and public opinion, turns out the "innocent" are not so innocent (not meaning a wall is wrong- you know what I mean). Here is one fact that pertains to the wall talk. Many don't know that in 2006, Hilary Clinton also supported building a wall on the same border! The video below shows how similar the two are inspite of his many critics. Just want to help cause people to not take everything at face value, ask questions, research (only if you want to of course).
Obama Sent Troops Too!
And even in 2010 Obama sent troops to that border. Click here for this article in the Guardian.
Yet unfortunately, the ongoing vitriol continues from the Democratic supporters and others. It just doesn't make sense. It doesn't hurt to be more objective.
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