Enough!

We as a generation of young people have some things to think about, or maybe i just have some things to think about. We live in a generation where we have everything at our fingertips but little of it is worth anything. In fact most of the things society tells us we need, or should have is a bunch of garbage.

Beyond that we have a huge election coming up with puppet leaders whose sole purpose is to be a professional politician- a profession I regret exists. And yet some of our countries greatest problems are staring us in the face, unwilling to budge until we either fix them or push them out of the way until next time. In fact, forget politicians, they haven't served this country since the days of Washington and Lincoln. Did you know that the American people wanted to make George Washington king and he refused?! Imagine one of our inspiring leaders of no consequence doing the same thing!

And if you are a college student like me, how can you not be enraged at the $20,000 to $30,000 price tag on a decent education these days. And even at that money at least half of your classes will be in classrooms filled with 100+ people if you go the public route. Where are the politicians giving a care about that?

In all reality I'm tired of letting somebody else making my bed for me. I don't trust Hillobamliani to solve these issues. I don't know how but I think it's time our generation stand up and make something of this. We are smarter than any other generation before us. We have more opportunity and ingenuity than we know what to do with. So instead of giving up and playing video games or wasting time wondering who's gonna win a screen actors guild award, maybe, just maybe we could do something. From economics to agriculture to marketing to medicine, we know enough, even now to make a difference. Lets dare to dream, and then when God gives us those dreams, lets trust Him enough that if we step out and put our best foot forward that He will provide the stairs to higher ground. This is my prayer for my generation; that we do what God gives us to do, regardless of how tough it is. That we aspire to make a positive difference in the world in the example of Christ Jesus- obedient, faithful, joyous, determined and full of compassion and love, with enough forgiveness to know that falling isn't the problem, as long as you rise to your feet again. To know that impossible is nothing- not with adidas, but with God.

I have been haunted by this quote this week and I strongly feel it applies to women as well as men. Edmund Burke said "ALL THAT IS NECESSARY FOR THE TRIUMPH OF EVIL IS THAT GOOD MEN DO NOTHING." This world is constantly looking for someone worthy enough to follow. We emulate people from the red carpet to the podium to a level which they don't deserve just because they are dynamic or are great public speakers. I argue that even in the Church that we follow people to often, instead of following Christ. Let us "be as cunning as snakes but as innocent as doves" (Matthew 10:16). But in the end I can say whatever I want to but if I have not faith, love and deeds my words are empty. And I will let you down. But Christ has put his faith into action, loved until he bled and died because you are worth it. So let us use the Ultimate Inspiration to change your sphere of influence for the better, and may your sphere of influence grow all the larger. Blessings and peace in the Lord Jesus Christ.