I am encouraged by the results of yesterday's election. It signifies that the American people want change. They turned out in record numbers to demand it by voting for the candidates who campaigned for this change.
I hope that our government leaders will begin to work together to make decisions that are best for the middle class and less fortunate, and not just for the wealthy and large corporations.
It is too easy for the representatives that are voted in to get caught up in the politics and lose sight of the idealism that many went to Washington, DC with. They often start early to focus on getting re-elected by paying off their largest financial supporters by supporting legislation which benefits them.
We have seen unethical behavior at a level greater in our current congressional leadership than ever before. Every night on the news it seems that new scandals are revealed. We trusted these leaders to have the highest integrity and many of them let us down.
I pray that, as Nancy Pelosi promised today, that this new group of leaders will stay true to their pledge to stay honest and ethical. I encourage you to pray for healing in our government, that Democrats and Republicans will put aside politics and their personal agendas and do what is right for this country. We need unity now more than ever. Decisions have to be made that will affect the future of this country and the world. Pray for our leaders to be divinely guided in their decisions.
And lastly, remember the words of Mahatma Gandhi, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." We must all begin to embody that which we want to see in the world. What qualities do you wish to see in your leaders? When you have answered that, then you will know what you need to be.
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