So, this is my prayer for you, Rob Ford

Another day.  Another apology.  Join the conversation.    

     Since we live in a fallen world filled with imperfect people, another fiasco revealing more imperfect leaders — blazing the news headlines — shouldn't surprise us anymore. 
     I confess, I have been watching this painful drama unfold each day, with compassion and heart-felt sorrow. I see Rob Ford, mayor of one of our largest cities, continuing to damage his own reputation. He is trying to be relevant and stand tall against a "no-win" situation; it has caused him to exhibit erratic behaviour, using vulgar language, and revealing a lack of self-control. He is carrying a heavy load of pressure no man should be under, and my prayer is that he will soon relent and seek the needed help.  

     

     Today, during my Bible study, I was directed to the book of Titus. Paul's letter to Titus gave instructions as to qualifications necessary for "overseers"(those with authority over others).

     He first describes what they must not be: not over-bearing, not quick tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not addicted to much wine, and to slander no one. 

     On a positive note, they must be: worthy of respect, self-controlled, disciplined, peaceable and considerate, show that they can be fully trusted, show integrity, seriousness, soundness of speech, so that those who oppose may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about their leader. (Check out the three short chapters of Titus). 

     
     Sounds to me, our today's leaders would find helpful guidance if they chose the right source. I believe God has appointed us, not only stewards of his physical creation, but also of his design for society. We are to respect those he has placed in authority, giving honour to those who have earned it. 

     
     The aforementioned character traits cannot be produced on one's own. Rob Ford's greatest need is to have Jesus' Spirit and Power in his life, thus, helping him to find calm, peace, humility and sensibility he so desperately needs. 

So, this is my prayer for you, Rob Ford.   

     "You will keep in perfect peace, him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you."                                                             

 – Isaiah 26:3

— beulah