I'm an all or nothing sort of girl. Since I became an informed citizen, I have found it easy to become completely enmeshed in politics. My passionate nature makes it difficult for me to relax when I read the political news each day and I feel I have drowned this blog and my family in my passion. So, in order to preserve my sanity and to keep from annoying my husband, I am taking a political fast until the Inauguration, which always happens right before my birthday. (What a Happy Birthday to me!) I will continue to read political news (come on, I can't go back to being uninformed citizen), but instead of posting about or discussing politics, I will be saying each time a prayer for our government:
God of power and might, wisdom and justice,
I commend America to your merciful care,
That we may dwell secure in your peace.
Grant to all in authority,
The wisdom and strength to know and do your will.
May they always seek the ways of righteousness.
I'm hoping this fast will be the ultimate palate cleanser. Until January 20, as the saying goes, "How about those Mets?"
Great minds must think alike...I decided this on Wednesday morning myself!