Friday, August 13, 2010
Vision = Optimism
In my musings lately, I have been wondering if the current political situation could be termed in nothing but the word "bleak." I have read of those who imagine that the next election and the one after that will automatically set the clock back or magically make things better, but that is not so. Too much has happened that must be dealt with. Just removing one leader and replacing him with another will not tackle the serious problems we face. It seems that the "misery index" of the Carter era is back in full force and that the temptation to despair is almost irresistible. But, I remind you that it is just such times as these that cause a serious rethinking to occur, a kind of return to sanity, a repentance, if you will. And through the fog there begins to form a vision that is not just the way to win the next election or get on the Network News, but a true vision intended to be a way of life, a challenge to stay the course and do the hard things that must be done. This vision must include a prophetic picture of a preferable future that is strong and simple at the same time. Not devoid of details, it must point to a time of a future and a hope for our times. Mere finger wagging and smear tactics will not make this happen. Someone must lead, and lead well. My prayer is for that person, or persons to come to the task and do so quickly. Who will rise up and restore us to a place of optimism? The ones with a true vision.
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and Ronald Reagan was the man who led us out of that Jimmy Carter morass. Will we recognize the new leader(s) when we see him or her?
ReplyDeleteI believe we need to begin to look out and begin a process of hopeful vetting for new leadership. This is what the UK have done, and everyday you see the small headlines that show that they are beginning to deal with their financial woes and credibility gap of mistrust of government. Before the mid-nineties the phrase "Ronald Reagan" was most likely a punch line of a joke on late night television, and not the revered name of a beloved leader. I believe we have a great leader, or leaders among us, we just need the strength of vision to see them for what they can be. If you have the within yourself, you will see it clearly in others.
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