Live or Die Politics

Don't live or die for a leader
Live or die for a good cause
Don't be mislead by fervor
That instigates the applause

A just world for everyone
Is the politics for me
Where people are all valued
Not by race or by some creed

Don't follow someone blindly
who preaches supremacy.
There is no "us" versus "them"
We're part of humanity

Follow leaders who want peace
not demanding sacrifice
of your freedom, home, and life
who themselves won't pay the price

Follow those who lead the way
At the front of every crowd
who instill in every heart
a good reason to be proud

A leader who wants what's best
at home and for those abroad
A leader who understands
That we're all children of God

Leading is never easy
By example one must show
What it means to be noble,
heroic in face of foe

Be careful who you follow,
for that reveals who you are
A leader's only human
Don't make him into a star

He has his flaws and foibles
Nobody is above blame
Unless you think he's like God,
at some point he'll bring you shame

My advice is so simple
Follow One who's best of all,
For His name is Jesus Christ
With him you will never fall

He led by His example
A servant, though a true King
He saw no class or gender
A new kingdom he will bring

He never disappoints me
My Leader, Savior, and Guide
Political agenda?
To always be by my side

I pledge my heart's allegiance 
To the One who died for me
I'll follow my great leader
Now and through eternity. 

Eileen Manassian
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 12/5/2024 6:14:00 AM
This is good advice. The last poem I posted on the soup a while ago follows this sentiment. Politics is so rife with division these days.
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Date: 7/28/2024 1:30:00 PM
You got that right follow Jesus and the light will guide you always Eileen. How precious you are, and your poetry too
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Date: 7/28/2024 5:39:00 AM
Amen and Amen! With the absence of God, one looks to a person, a big mistake. God bless you, Eileen!
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Date: 7/28/2024 12:05:00 AM
Sweet!
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Date: 7/26/2024 8:30:00 PM
Wise words indeed.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/26/2024 11:36:00 PM
Thank you for passing by. Glad you liked it. :)
Date: 7/26/2024 7:06:00 AM
Dear Eileen, I so enjoyed reading, and it filled my heart. Jesus is the answer and only answer to all of life's problems, and no one should be elevated to a god, no matter their status. Amen, My Sister, Amen! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/26/2024 11:39:00 PM
Yes. I agree. We sometimes admire a leader so much because of their policies that we forget that they must show integrity in all their words and actions. The Bible says we shouldn't put our trust in princes for they will disappoint. That's equals any world leader in modern times. Only Christ deserve our full trust. I'm glad you agree. Blessings
Date: 7/26/2024 5:26:00 AM
My sentiments exactly. When people ask me who I'm going to vote for I tell them I voted for Jesus as my king in 1984 (my baptism) and haven't changed my vote since. Psalm 37:10,11,29 confirms your wish for a global brotherhood of man. It's coming
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/27/2024 12:10:00 AM
Of course, I'm not saying that as citizens we don't have a civic responsibility. I'm just saying if it ever gets to a point where we disown family and friends for having different views and sporting a leader other than the one we do... it's gone too far. We should see leaders for who they are... ordinary people with an certain skill set. They are not infallible. Only God is. Good choice on your part to follow Him.
Date: 7/26/2024 12:34:00 AM
such a powerful message we need to act on,Eileen...really nice to read you again!
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/27/2024 12:11:00 AM
Good to see you, Nette. Welcome back. Hope all is well. Thank you for stopping by.
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