Do you pray first in all things???
I mean all things, even spouting off about your opinion about the president's latest tweet or tirade. Do you pray before you go off about that or the NFL, NBA or whatever has you riled up???
No, I do not pray before all things, but I have learned to bite my tongue and NOT talk about politics at my job.
If you recall, I was a state government employee for over 20 years and we were advised every political season that we were not to publicly campaign for any one candidate unless we wanted to lose our jobs. I remember when my dad would never talk about politics or who he voted for because he too was a full time state employee.
This was all before social media was all the rage and everyone felt it was their right/privilege and obligation to spout off their opinion no matter who it ticked off or made mad in the days/weeks to come.
When I worked at TWRA, I got so ticked at hearing our Tech II call Obama a communist and tell raunchy jokes that were off-color and racist and brag about how she hated him and how she worked for the CIA in the past. It made me sick to my stomach and I knew I could never be like her.
My last day at wildlife, I really wanted to tell her off to her face but I knew it would be wasted words because she just didn't see any other way but her way. I am so thankful David and I made the decision for me to leave state government and seek a job close to home. It took a while and I really do like my job and I am constantly learning something new every day/week and that is a good feeling to know that I took a leap that did not backfire on me.
This time last year, I took a job with a printing company that only lasted 45 days. Now that I think about it, I wonder if they let me go because I opened my mouth about my political feelings the day after Mr. Trump was elected. Nope, I did not like it and I was very afraid for our country that day and still am months into his time as president.
Well, anyway... here we are in Late September and football season is in full swing. I love watching football, college, high school and NFL. I talk to the tv during the games and cheer on my favorite teams (Denver Broncos !).
I hate that this "taking a knee" mess has divided people yet again. I just want to watch my football and escape reality for a while. I don't care where you go to church, who you pray to or where you sleep at night.
I am a grown woman who loves football and hockey and I am also a former Army Wife/Army Mom and I taught my GS troop/Cub Scout Den how to fold that flag, how to do a proper flag ceremony and how to carry the Flag in a parade or ceremony. We were even on call to do flag ceremonies when the council needed us because I made it that important.
I will not take away another's freedom of speech because that was one of many things this country was founded on.
Folks, I just want to watch football in peace without the politics. Take your protest elsewhere.
At the end of the day, no boss on this earth can tell you how to live your life unless you choose to submit to them. The only being we are to submit to is the Almighty God.
Search your heart and pray before you destroy relationships on facebook, social media, work and professional life with your tirades and political posts. I know I will continue to search for answers.
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