The Politician's Junk Drawer

Here is something my Dad wrote after election night. I thought you all would enjoy reading it.  

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The Politician's Junk Drawer

Most children have what I call a junk drawer. There are some very interesting things in there to say the least. If you are able to reach your hand in to loosen the jam that holds the drawer partially closed you will discover some amazing things. I think that all parents could write an incredibly hilarious book on the contents of their child's junk drawer. Some things in there are very much alive while other things cause us to scratch our heads. Some items are very memorable while others have no meaning at all. They were just stuffed there because, well, it's just a junk drawer. Very seldom is anything put to great use. The drawer is just a collection of items that at one time was thought to be valuable. Things that are not much useful, but things that just can't be thrown away. Once in awhile though, usually when the drawer is close to impossible to open and close, our child pulls everything out to organize the treasures. A few items are discarded and the drawer is successfully closed until that next jewel shows up.               

Politicians are a lot like our children. They have junk drawers, too. They are mostly filled up with words. Words that sound great but have little impact in their lives. Empty, hollow words that make them feel good when spoken. Words that they won't give up, but words that they have no intentions to live by. 

I can just hear the politician now as he looks for the key phrase to wrap up his eloquent, crowd-inspiring speech. What words do I use? I know, I'll search through my junk drawer. Here they are! These are the words that will top off my speech. They've worked before, I'm sure they'll work again.  I'm glad these words weren't lost. I do believe they're valuable though I'm not sure why.   "GOD BLESS AMERICA"                    

Have you ever wondered why politicians invoke the name of God after spending their entire speech on telling us how great we are and how we have and will overcome any obstacle? Why do they say God Bless America when He is the furthest one in their thinking to being the answer to our problems. These are just junk drawer words to them. They sound good but they have no real meaning to them. Politicians just bring them out for awhile and then quickly stuff them back in the drawer for another day's speech. 

Will God Bless America? I sure hope so. After all, He is our only hope. But remember, blessing doesn't come just because politicians ask for it or just because we are Americans.

2 Chronicles 7:14 ~ "If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. "

Now those are not junk drawer words!   ---Rick Huber

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This weekend has been extremely busy for us. The boys just finished a three day football Tournament last night. We have lots of pictures so stay tuned! Oh btw ... the FEAST Patriots are the Champions for the 2008 Iron man Tournament. :)