Peace

For me, it is a good time to be reminded  of my true citizenship. Just as Paul reminded the Philippians–who we very proud of their Roman citizenship–where their future is and to make that a priority, I need to hear this:

Our citizenship is in heaven.

I find, increasingly so, this political season to be disturbing rapidly moving into disgusting. Yet I keep watching. I really do care, but I have to have a frame of reference that keeps me at peace and provides joy in the midst of all of it. Ancient tradition says these words were written by David on this way to worship.

O Eternal One, my heart is not occupied with proud thoughts;
my eyes do not look down on others;
I don’t even begin to get involved in matters too big, matters of faith, state, business,
or the many things that defy my ability to understand them.
Of one thing I am certain: my soul has become calm, quiet, and contented in You.
Like a weaned child resting upon his mother, I am quiet.
My soul is like this weaned child.
O Israel, stake your trust completely in the Eternal—
from this very moment and into the vast future.

— Psalm 131 The Voice