Bridging the Divide with Honor

I try to stay in the middle! I try to carefully NOT say anything that might cause me to lose a friend or neighbor.

I’m not looking to pick a fight or rock the boat — especially when it comes to politics, friendships, or fragile family group texts. I want to be like Jesus: full of grace and truth, extending love to all, even those who mocked, betrayed, and misunderstood Him.

But here’s the thing — the noise is getting louder. The criticism, the sarcasm, the bitterness aimed at our president? It’s hard to ignore. And while I won’t raise my voice in anger or point fingers in return, I will speak what’s on my heart — with kindness.

Our president doesn’t take a salary. He could be living in ease — golf days, no late nights, no storm of hate mail or public scorn. But instead, he carries the weight of the nation on his shoulders. He’s a four-hour sleeper, a tireless worker, and whether you agree with every policy or not, he shows up. Day after day. For the people.

I believe God placed him there. Not because he’s perfect — no man is — but because God works through willing hearts. And I see a man willing to keep showing up when the world keeps shouting down.

Romans 13:1 says, “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established.”

So no, I won’t silence others who disagree — this is still America. But I will choose a different tone. One of respect. One of gratitude. One of prayer.

Let’s not be so busy pointing fingers that we forget to fold our hands and pray.

Let’s be people who build bridges, not burn them.

And let’s remember — we’re called not to win arguments, but to win hearts. That’s where the real difference begins.

You don’t have to agree on everything to pray with honor and speak with grace. Let’s be bridge-builders in a world full of shouting.

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