Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Change of Heart

Well, the common theme in both of my blogs seems to be about change-both parties want change and are emphasizing this more and more as the election proceeds. After losing Iowa, Hillary changed her campaigning tactics a bit and has focused in on how she will actually bring changes in if elected president. It is fine and okay that people want things to change; however, I believe we need to look at a deeper level and see what needs to change. Many people are unaware of what is happening to todays society- we are losing focus on what and whom we need to consider-the Lord. Instead of putting Him first and in the center of our lives, we place materialistic and ungodly things first. In "God's Politics," Jim Wallis concentrates on this issue. He says, "I believe that it will take a new spiritual revival to finally make serious social change really possible; changing hearts and minds and forging a constituency who will demand nothing less than a new direction." Ultimately, in order to institute a real change in America, the hearts of many must be softened and redirected towards the one who is in control. 

3 comments:

Carson Lee said...

In reflection to both your blog entry and what the speaker said today at the January series, Washington is a hard place for 'change' and it just seems unrealistic for the candidates to keep promising 'change'. However, I do agree with Jim Wallis' statement, that real change has to come from within - within the country, the communities, the people, and their spiritual identities and worldviews.

Rebecca said...
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Rebecca said...

Many times, we get so wrapped up in superficial things that yet seem so important to us. Change is a gradual process and it will have to start from the little things--from our thoughts, then our actions.