self-check

The other day I found myself ranting about a certain political view that I disagree with. I was griping about the ignorance of those whom I disagreed with and getting myself worked up. Now, I'm not well versed in the political jargon and I often am in the dark about what is happening with the big wigs in Washington, but I try to stay somewhat informed in an effort to be an educated, well-informed citizen. In the midst of complaining, I came to a realization....have I once in the recent past stopped to pray for those who are in leadership and make these decisions? Hmm, can't say that I have. This got me thinking. Christians often complain that God has been taken out of our country's political front and that Christian morals don't have a place anymore. Haven't we as Christians only aided in this? I mean if we don't pray for our country and it's leaders, aren't we taking God out of it as well. This may seem like a stretch, but we shouldn't be so quick to get disgruntled with politicians if we're not doing our part to uplift them to God and ask for God's wisdom to be granted to them. Sure, we're not going to agree with everyone, and I'm not saying that we should pray for people in hopes that their opinion will match our opinion. I do think though we should take the time to pray for God's will to be done. I don't want to be a Christian who complains and acts angry at the way our country is run, but does nothing. There are enough people like that. I may not agree with everything, but I can pray for the wisdom of those who do have to make decisions. I find in myself that I need to be quick to pray and less quick to judge.