Outrage over majority votes-did Bristol deserve to move forward?

It is amazing to me that a television show like Dancing with the Stars is leading he headlines on major news networks. Even more amazing is the fact that it is over a popularity contest between celebrities.

Let me say, this is the first season I have paid any attention to this program in any way. It seems rather simple to me. The judges give scores based on skill, America votes based on who they love to watch. the premise is that these celebrities are not dancers. The instructors work with them and teach them to float across the floor, kick like they are on Broadway and contort their bodies with professional grace. They goal is that they will improve week after week. But truly, it is a popularity contest.

Bristol has done a great job and she has worked hard. But consider this...

If God be for us, who can be against us? Can God use an unwed mother in the public eye? Is God big enough to grant favor to Bristol to increase her platform?

Have you ever prayed for the favor of God before you went to a job interview? Or maybe when facing a difficult situation? I have, and sometimes I can see the miraculous way that He provides preferred treatment as a result.

The Palin family are Christians. Before politics, before reality shows, before becoming a teen mom, Bristol Palin was raised to trust in Jesus Christ. She has a personal relationship with Christ and her family and friends are, no doubt, praying for her constantly.

Is she perfect? No. Is she forgiven? If she has repented of her sin and asked for God's grace and forgiveness then she is certainly forgiven. So, she is a daughter of the most high God! I don't know the religious background of any of the other contestants. They don't express their beliefs publicly...but I do know that when we trust God, good things happen in our life. We are always so busy dwelling on the negative and the suffering of Christians, that we don't often give God the Glory for blessings in the lives of His people.

Maybe Dancing with the Stars success is not your idea of a blessing. For Bristol, I’m sure it must be. But what about you? Where do you want to see the favor of God in your life?

As John and I went through a tough time recently, I was praying for the situation and for his heart to change. Nothing seemed to happen. Then, I began to pray for God to give me favor in the eyes of my husband. WOW! Things instantaneously began to turn around. It was amazing to watch the immediate and powerful results of that prayer. God granted favor.

In the grand scheme of life, winning a dance contest, being on a reality show, or even a successful run for political office doesn’t matter, unless we are following God’s plan for our life. I don’t know what God's plan is for the Palins, but I do know that they have not been shy about their faith. Bottom line…what’cha see is what’cha get. Let’s celebrate with them as they look on their daughter with parental pride. And, let’s learn from their willingness to publically acknowledge their faith in Jesus Christ. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

Here’s to praying for the Palin family as they try to make a difference in our world. A difference based on family and values and Biblical truth. Not perfect, but walking steadfast daily in the knowledge that Jesus Christ and His grace are sufficient for us.

What are your thoughts?

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