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Softening Under Iron Fists

9/5/2020

 
I tire of political ads, speeches, campaigns wherein the focus centers on dissing opponents. Can’t recall when this became customary, but it has always struck me as poor taste. I hate few things. This is one of them. It might be the especially volatile climate of today and weighty bitterness and injustices witnessed cities-wide, a shaking pandemic, or that I’m just getting older and less tolerant of subjecting myself to this much negativity. Because I seem to have developed a recent habit of turning off the radio or television just as soon as a politician begins this focused rant—and it’s usually by the third or fourth word. I know I’m idealistic to a fault, but I just wish I could hear a passionate speech on proposals, personal principles, and persuasive stands with the strength to stand on its own merit without the use of harsh words ripping another by ugly comparisons and throw-downs.
 
Years ago, I’d served as a ghostwriter for political content. It can be well-paid, eye-opening work, but not for me I finally realized. I just couldn’t stomach it anymore. Am I tainted by the experience? Sure. I’ve had more than my share of exposure to those who like to rule with brutal words and iron fists. But I always end up asking: Do unsavory words for the purpose of propelling an agenda (or for any reason) add virtue or honor? Do they truly enlighten or inform us on the issues at hand?
 
Yet, instead of growing harder, I seem to be softening under iron fists. I suppose I’m yearning for people, leaders, who dare to operate by a different slogan; one I’m trying--really trying to implement in my own circle: “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” (1 Peter 3:8). While I’m aware we will not all have unity of mind in this lifetime, on this earth, with such a range of discordant issues and beliefs, I think if we practice sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind (that is, putting the welfare of others before our own)—even just one of these—then maybe we’d behave a little better toward one another. Take better care with the words we use for each other, our fellow humans. We might even earn respect. Today, I value kindness to a much greater degree, and I beg, I beg it begins within me.
Daniel Lemm link
10/6/2020 04:28:52 am

Thank You for sharing your Heart in speaking the Truth.. It is a drink of cool water and a breath of fresh air, when so much of our world has become bitter and stagnant in it's hatred of Truth and Good, choosing muddy waters and turbulent seas over Green Pastures and Quiet waters...
P.S I'm thinking Tessa Stockton as a write in for President....
I'll even write Myself in for VP !!! Lol
But Really.... Thank You and Blessings to You and Yours....

Tessa Stockton link
10/7/2020 09:49:12 am

Are you “The” Daniel Lemm who I knew from what seems like a lifetime ago? Suddenly, my mind has filled and gone blank at the same time. Now I’m wondering how you’ve been these past many years…?

As far as presidency, thanks for the confidence, but I wouldn’t want the job, lol. I’d be more than happy to cast my vote in support of a much stronger leader: Lemm for President! 💪😊

It’s a surprise to hear from you, and I hope you are doing well.

Daniel Lemm link
10/7/2020 10:09:09 pm

Hello Tessa,
Yes it is.
I responded to the " notify me of new comments to this post by email ", but missed the no reply part.. lol

Its been 21 years & 3 days since we first met at Turning Point when Global Mode came to minister that Sunday Morning.

Tessa Stockton link
10/8/2020 03:13:13 pm

WOW. Hello again, 21 years and 3—well, I guess it’s now 4 days later from Turning Point. I’m humbled that Global Mode is in your sharp memory bank. Thank you so much for reaching out. Today, I’m still a constant seeker of the Lord’s hope for the future and present guidance in a shaken world; sounds as if you are too. I’m gladdened you’ve chosen to share your thoughts here and reconnected by extending a warm greeting. Shalom, Daniel.

Daniel Lemm link
10/8/2020 05:09:50 pm

Lol
Actually its a backwards countdown.
21 years & 2 days now !!!
How could I possibly remember ?
Sunday, 10-10-99 was the day you & the troupe came to minister, and it was also my Mom's 60th Birthday, & now 2 days until Her 81st birthday...
Key dates stick... Especially when 4 major events overlapped... Two of which were
Holy Spirit revelations connected to two human life experiences.
I'm expectantly awaiting your continued
Sequel to Remnant, as it re-opened doors of personal though regarding intensely bizarre supernatural events in my own life..
Parts of my life read like your novels, and being the main character of a story, can Quicken & Awaken and bring One to Life, and also undue the very fabric of one's being...
Your story started 29 years 56 days ago...
August 14th 1991...
If you're curious, you're going to have to ask ?
It is a story that has been written down and reads much like a novel, but is real, as it is part of my life as I know it, and an unknown part of your life as you know it...
I will share this story with you, but if you choose to go down the Rabbit hole Alice, you must first seek the Holy Spirit and the Father's discernment.
Daniel 2-28

Daniel Lemm link
10/9/2020 09:43:15 pm

My apologies...
I was just being silly..
There's no Alice, no Rabbit Holes..
Just a story of God's goodness and Amazing wonder, and that He sees us in ways that we have not yet conceived ...
Thank you ...

Tessa Stockton link
10/10/2020 12:12:44 pm

I got the Alice in Wonderland bit, so no worries; but keeping in context, I’m not likely to go down anybody else’s rabbit holes. Wish you well, though, in discerning your own path by God’s Word. Take care. Happy birthday to your mom.

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