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Whoa. This gave me pause and I took it up with Him. What are your thoughts?

-2- Even if… God omniscient. Even if… God is omnipresent. Even if… God is in omnipotent. We cannot even if out of His love (Romans 8:38-39). God has chosen this time and us as witnesses, to do something wondrous –so that His glory will be known. Yes, He has provided good leaders. But more importantly, God gave us the ultimate means to fight evil: prayer. We must utilize it consistently and sincerely. I know you love Him. One of the best ways we can show Him our love is to trust Him. It’s not about, “trust the plan;” it’s about trusting His Word. Father God – Tender the hearts that are obstinate. Gentle the tongues that want to disparage. Soften the edges and smooth the callous. Invigorate the prayers of Your children. Overflow us with blessings and hope so that we may minister to others. Grant us Your wisdom, give us Your peace, and gift us Your joy. Thank You for caring about every detail of our lives. We love and trust You. In the name of Jesus this is prayed. Amen.

PART FOUR -1- Destroying a traitorous apparatus calls for both a sledgehammer and a scalpel. How many of us have the wisdom to pick the correct instrument and know when to apply it? How many of us have the fortitude and patience to keep using it? Evil is insidious and hidden. Who knows exactly where it lurks? God does (Psalm 147:5). It goes without saying that dismantling a dark plan that stretches back to Eden cannot be done without God’s guidance. What He sees, what He knows is beyond our awareness. Part two brought up a good point in the chat: Trump does not get a blank check. He does not. So it’s important to note that Trump’s policy is to work within the framework of the Constitution and the law. This alone puts him head and shoulders above previous Presidents. He faces a relentless assault from wayward prosecutors and a dishonest media. This is just what the public witnesses. Can you even imagine the threats that take place behind the scenes? Not just for his safety, but for all Americans? I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt that he has been operating –and will continue to operate— for the good of us. How this is accomplished makes some folks uneasy. Understood. I’m not trying to change those minds as there is no need to do so. I am writing to encourage those who are losing hope, to not lose hope.

PART FOUR - Stay tuned...

-2- May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the Lord fulfill all your petitions! Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven with the saving might of His right hand. Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. - Psalm 20:5-7   All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. - Psalm 118:10-12 For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under His care.- Psalm 95:7   And the LORD drove out before us all the nations, including the Amorites who lived in the land. We too will serve the LORD, because He is our God!” - Joshua 24:18   Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. - Deuteronomy 4:39 Rise up, O LORD, do not let man prevail; let the nations be judged in Your presence. Lay terror upon them, O LORD; let the nations know they are but men. Selah - Psalm 9:19-20   In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. - Psalm 18:6   The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. - Psalm 34:17 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” - Psalm 50:15

PART THREE Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You! We are not without Hope. -1- Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” - Psalm 50:15 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” - Exodus 14:14 Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” - 1 Samuel 14:6 With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. - 2 Chronicles 32:8 Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” - 2 Chronicles 20:12 And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers. - 1 Chronicles 5:20   Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name. May Your loving devotion rest on us, O LORD, as we put our hope in You. - Psalm 33:20-22 And Asa cried to the LORD his God, “O LORD, there is none like you to help, between the mighty and the weak. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, you are our God; let not man prevail against you.” - 2 Chronicles 14:11 But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. - 1 Samuel 17:45

Part three tomorrow.

-3- The worthiness of Q is open for discussion. We have every reason to hesitate before granting any politician trust. We have every right to question, watch, and hold accountable. Do we believe that God is involved in the affairs of mankind? The Bible clearly shows us His compassion for us. We read about His mercy and His patience. His holiness and worthiness. And His justice. What I want to highlight is when folks mock with, “There is no one coming to save you/us.” This defies God because it goes against everything the Bible tells us Who God is! Countless verses inform us that He is indeed our Savior, Rescuer, Redeemer. We are not instructed to battle against evil forces on our own! The book of Psalms is replete with David’s cries and the LORD’S answer. In the book of Esther, we see God’s providence, an unseen hand moving to rescue. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ and if you are earnestly doing your best to be obedient to your Heavenly Father’s will, then you cannot believe the erroneous assertion that we have been left unguarded! Why wouldn’t God answer the cries of His children? Why wouldn’t God administer justice on behalf of His children? If the answer is yes, He will answer and apply justice, then how about, “Why not through Trump and a select group of others?” This isn’t about trust the plan; it’s about trusting the One Who is in control of it all and has the victory in hand. God knows the gravity of our geopolitical situation and cultural rot. He is a friend to the faithful, their promise keeper and prayer responder. Everything He does is for the Believer’s benefit and His glory. And if you believe that, then surely His hand stopped the assassin’s bullet for a wonderful reason.

-2- Regardless if you believe in Q/White Hats/good military leaders, as Believers we cannot be deceived into accepting we are on our own. This is nonnegotiable: The Most High has not turned His back on His children; He is not neglecting the authentic prayers from the faithful; and He is not ignoring the precarious, volatile state of human affairs. The conflict among God’s children then springs with how things are accomplished. The Bible is filled with accounts of those who answered God’s call and many of these individuals do not fit our blueprint to be heroized. Drunkards, prostitutes, doubters, scoffers, liars, thieves, murderers, schemers, cowards, braggarts. We know God will use anyone to accomplish His will. Yet, how many are shortsighted when it comes to God’s way of doing things? (All of us at some point if we’re being truthful.) We question God’s choice of the when, the where, the way, and the who. Over the last ten years, I have watched so many –from varied corners– tear down Trump ruthlessly, gleefully. Needlessly. We must seriously consider: Did God place Trump here for a time such as this? We have been given signs and wonders and miracles to confirm Trump is under the LORD’s protection. Do we have the right to reject what God is doing simply because it’s not the way we think it ought to be done? Do we have the right to reject who God has called forward and has covered in His blessing? Here’s what I do not see being discussed: if one besmirches Trump, are they besmirching God’s wisdom? If one belittles Trump, are they belittling God’s ability to choose? If one is stirring the pot against Trump, are they working against God’s plans? These questions are answered through earnest prayers.

For what it’s worth, this did come up in the Q drops.

One does not have to support the theory of Q or a, “White Hat Operation,” to understand something significant and shattering took place at Bush’s funeral. I wonder, who knew to keep cameras aimed at the wives that were given envelopes in order to capture reactions?

PART TWO -1- “Pfft!” That’s what some say whenever Q is brought up. They just don’t believe. Some may even have a real gem of a comeback: “Q-tard.” It’s not for everyone, and that’s okay. Truly. So for those who do not accept Q; for those on the fence; for those who are determined not to believe anything is happening; for those who are fond of saying, “No one is coming to save you;” or for those losing hope… I offer for your review the following video:

-4- If you truly believe He is in control of it all and nothing surprises Him; if you have surrendered to His sovereignty; if you accept His throne… Then rest under His wing. Rest? Yes. The storm ahead may have some of us treading water and we should preserve our strength for the trying times ahead. Trying times ahead? Yes. The grave trespasses inflicted upon humanity must be halted, truth must be disseminated, and justice must be comprehensively applied. The storm? It’s a fantastic description! And it’s not just reserved for Trump et al. It evokes thoughts of Noah’s time. It also makes me think of Peter’s encounter with Jesus during the windy assault against the disciples’ boat. The LORD is present. He is involved. He encourages. He leads. He rescues. Before, during, and after the storm.

-3- We’ve been holding our collective breath, right? Knowing we’ll be thrown into the plunge any minute now. That any minute now has stretched into almost unbearable territory. So much so that a lot of folks have lost their patience, their bearing, their levelheadedness. How then do we differentiate ourselves from those who refuse to see any goodness, any hope? Keep choosing God. Step away from the, “If it bleeds, it leads” people. Stay away from the misanthropes and defeatists. Do not believe the Social Media Influencer™ trying to sell you bleakness or those who misconstrue God’s attributes. And most definitely stay away from those sanitizing sin. Proverbs 22:3, friends. We have every reason to be hopeful and heartened! God is in control. He always has been and He always will be. This ought to comfort and calm. He deposes kings and raises up others (Daniel 2:21). This ought to avouch and alleviate. He allows, He stops. This ought to settle and soothe. We tend to think linear when He is not restrained. Our frame of reference is often constrained, limited, and shortsighted.

-2- Doing my best, I focused on challenging just the egregious lies because facts matter. What I found is –perhaps you have run into this as well– those who cannot resist name-calling, online pageantry, or insetting their feelings ad nauseam, do not like to interact with facts. It’s safer for them to insulate inside the mental world they create. If you’re caught in their vortex, it’s hard to crawl out of it. With God’s help, you can avoid the negativity altogether. The first thing I did was unsubscribe from those accounts consistently peddling the worst of humanity, mocking or blaming certain ethnicities, and posting all the machinations of the Deep State and the gerrymandering happening at the local level. Evil is gonna evil. We do not require explicit details or slanted takes to show us this truth. Especially when our faith tells us God is in control of not just our welfare, but He’s in control of it all out there. I also unsubscribed from those who claimed to be Christians, but consistently used and allowed foul language, gross memes, and name calling of subscribers. (What’s up with that?!?) Is it worth it, friends? If you’re on the fence or not sure if who you follow is worthy of your precious time, then ask yourself: “How does reading their posts strengthen and encourage me?” If you’re feeling stressed on social media, pray about stepping away and/or limiting the scope. Constantly watching the accumulating upheaval in the world is draining, is it not?

PART ONE -1- I have not really written about politics for this channel in a long time for quite a few reasons. Though I meant to write about Trump around the time of his 2025 inauguration (and since then) multiple things went a little sideways in my life so I held off. But, I watched. I listened. I read. I have been shocked by the amount of nastiness, bitterness, and smugness coming from those who claimed at some point to support Trump. Over the ensuing months, they doubled down with the snarky-ness. Spending any amount of time reading their commentary left one feeling bereft, fragmented, or drained. Occasionally stressed and angry. It’s been challenging trying to ignore the hyperbole (posted from any corner). I try to give the benefit of the doubt, try to see things from another perspective. But, opinions masquerading as facts flung at social media walls in the hopes of sticking always leaves a stench. And self-preservation has gotta kick-in at some point. Right? The question then becomes: do I stay put or opt out? If I stay put, do I engage?