A Word For Thought

I have heard too many of the following statements of “It’s Too Hard,” and I have made some of them myself.  I am especially distraught when prominent leaders and influential talk show hosts respond to questions and suggestions for action, with naysaying, instead of launching campaigns to make the hard things happen.  Doing hard things got us here.  I hate to think that laziness and lack of drive are bringing this country down.  And our enemies are all too ready to capitalize on our apathy.

1)  It’s too hard to impeach the President, because there isn’t enough momentum to follow it through, because the Senate is controlled by his party.  I say, but the House isn’t, and that’s where impeachment happens.  So, what are we waiting for, if Benghazi (etc.) isn’t enough.

2)  It’s too hard to get rid of bad judges, so we don’t even try.  I say, it has worked at the state level, and it’s provided in the Constitution.

3)  It’s too hard to stop executive orders.  I say, I don’t believe it.

4)  It’s too hard and takes too long to become energy independent.  I say, the first time we heard that was a long time ago.  So there!  It’s just a matter of will, to force the Keystone Pipeline, for example.  It’s definitely a matter of national security, and all kinds of things get done under pressure of national security.

5)  It’s too hard to get Christians to vote, and we know they could sway elections.  I say, actually, it’s too hard to get preachers involved and sticking their necks out for freedom and Biblical values.  The price of liberty and the price of Christianity have been lost in the pulpit, and therefore in the pew.

6)  It’s too hard to contact politicians, because we are too busy, because we say they won’t listen.  I say, do it anyway, until they listen.

7)  It’s too hard to sign petitions, because we fear being on a hit list.  I say, sign them.  Choose:  safety—or freedom.

8)  It’s too hard to write this article, because it takes time, and energy, and I lost my notes.  I say, yes, it does cost me every time I write.   But I am compelled to do so, over and over again.

9)  It’s too hard to keep trying to change culture, when you don’t know if you’re making a difference.  I say, I don’t know, but I believe it will make a difference, even if I can’t see it now.

10)  It’s too hard to open the Bible.  Many don’t believe it, many don’t want to hear it, many don’t want to understand it, and it takes time.  Question:  Where do you expect to get direction you can count on for days like this?  I say, I can’t live a day without it.

11)  It’s too hard too kneel before I stand every morning, and it’s too hard to kneel before I lie down every night.  Really?  Have you actually ever tried kneeling to pray regularly?  “You have not because you ask not.”  I say, it is hard to kneel and pray and shut everything out, but it has become essential for me.

12)  It’s too hard to exercise—my body, my mind, my faith, my freedom, my influence, my passion, my generosity, my involvement.  I say, I am not a shining example of consistent self-discipline,  but if we have no weakness to overcome, we may never be overcomers that understand how to help someone else overcome their weakness.

13)  It’s too hard to try to change the world, because it’s hard enough just making ends meet for my own family.  I say, it’s going to get harder, so whatever you’re going to do that really counts, do it now.

14)  It’s too hard to think of facing persecution—especially in America.  Do you believe in Jesus and follow Him?  You may have time to answer that, or you may have only a moment in time.  Your answer may determine how long you live, and how you will live.  Your answer will determine where you will live, after.