The goal of my life is not necessarily to be happy. It is to be holy and hopeful. But I must be honest:
- I'm not happy politically. As I look at both parties it leads to despair. Even though one has a platform that's more acceptable to a Christian, neither is what I would wish. But I will vote!
- I'm not happy sociologically. Perversion seems to be everywhere, and our culture is creating more of it day by day.
- I'm not happy economically. It seems that stability and trustworthiness are a thing of the past.
- I'm not happy judicially. At the highest level, corruption has entered, and we are living in a world where verdicts are purchased.
- I'm not happy emotionally and psychologically because all the above is true and I feel it.
Holiness has to do with my actions I remind myself of Romans 12:2 and Philippians 4:8 almost daily to guide me with my holiness.
As for hopefulness, I must admit, that although I am not hopeful in the short term, I am very hopeful in the long term. I am waiting for the world of the future (Hebrews 2:5) a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. (Hebrews 12:28). I await a Kingdom and a King where righteousness dwells and rules. (Revelation 20)
I am waiting for Him - the Lord Jesus Christ. And until He comes, I will wait with holy conduct and a heavenly outlook. And I will pray often - Come Lord Jesus, quickly (Revelation 22:20).
Serving Him with you Until He comes for us. Fred | 
