Failed Already

 Argh, Lord, I get so provoked by illogical conclusions.  I am especially provoked when my DH engages in them, mainly because I want to believe he is smarter than that.  Maybe that is my own fault.  I can overlook the failure of logic in people whom I know to have some limitations.  I wish my DH did not fall into that category, but perhaps he does.

So, I failed again.  I listen to Scripture and to young adult fiction (currently "Eldest"), and I see and hear examples of stubborn, irrational characters.  I observe current events and the political positioning of politicians courtesy of frank lies, which are generously named "misinformation."  But when DH reaches a conclusion based on faulty reasoning and incomplete information, let alone a critical thinking process, it makes me nuts.  When I am nuts, my mouth operates almost independently of my mind and my will.  Ugh.

So much to pray about, God.  The world really doesn't go well these days.  I would like to spend some time reflecting--maybe a more accurate description would be preparing by reflecting--on how others of Your people lived through oppression, wars, and evil.  Knowing that reason and logic will not convince some, even many, people might be a first step.  False accusations are also common during such times.  Standing firm and peaceful, confident that I am listening to and following You, is what I want and ask for myself.  Would You grant me that?  It would go a long way to strengthening me for these frightening times ahead,

Love You, God.  Deaf though I am in my physical and spiritual hearing, I want to hear Your voice and see what You are doing.  May You grant that to me!  Amen.