The Lowly Debater

On last night millions tuned in to watch one of the most talked about debates this year - Obama and Romney. However, some were disillusioned as to who looked presidential and who did not.  Thank goodness looks are deceiving.  There are already to many politicians serving who look like sheep in wolves clothes.  But on last night, the President did one thing significant that Mitt Romney, former CEO of Bain Capital rarely does - acknowledge his wife. 

I do not believe he did this only because it was their 20-year anniversary, but if you review some of his stump speeches you will find that President Obama continuously recognizes the one person who has and will stand by him through all the harsh comments, racial slurs and negative press. 

Now, the great debater on last night, the President was not, but when we vote, we don't vote on who can debate well, we vote on who will fight for our basic rights and wellbeing.  We vote on who is telling us the truth, not the spin.

Yes, most politicians use rhetoric to speak their case on an issue. We hear over and over that people are entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts!

The President may have appeared to have a nonchalant attitude, but who among us can say that everyday of his presidency he is not fighting for the middle-class.  Who can say he is not working tirelessly on reducing our deficit and trying to create jobs. 

President Obama is viewed under a different veil.  He is an African-American male, and if he came across on last night as too aggressive, to some, he would have seemed like another so called "angry black man." But do not get me wrong, when you are fighting for your job you must be tactfully aggressive. 

The debate was a snooze for me. Most of the important issues were not even brought up. Was I disappointed, yes. I expected a real debate. I expected to see all the attributes of what a debate is supposed to be like - a dispute - argument - disputation - argue - deliberate - canvass. I left wondering who is fighting for the middle class - I did not see that last night!. 

The stakes were high and someone fell on their sword. But one thing we must still remember, if God be for us - not the president, no one else is powerful enough to destroy us. Our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' pressure blood and his righteousness. Now that we see how important this election is - VOTE!

Walk Through The Door

There is a wide great door of opportunity opened for you and although there may be obstacles, you must push pass your fears and walk through the door.  To put it charitably this is the only way you can succeed and propel yourself to a limitless future of success.

When you walk through the door, it is the means by which you have entrance or access; and therefore, indicates your ability to use your skills and talents in an effective way.  All you have to do is walk in confidence knowing there is something out there suited just for you.

The hesitation to walk through the door is normal at times when you are moving from one level to another not knowing what is on the other side.  It can seem a little scary at first because you have to make some adjustments in putting the social stigma of being the victim and not the victor behind you to now being fully equipped to handle whatever comes your way.

What society does not know is that when the wide great door of opportunity swings open, you are already prepared for the assignment.  You became eligible when you walked through the door.

In other words, the wide great door was opened because somebody helped you...now that you are at the door walk through, stretch back and help your girlfriend succeed.