Get Up Off of That Thang! Part One

This is Part One in a series I am developing. I am writing this in a time of confusion. A time of intricate thinking, and a time of uproar after a major criticism of our President, Mr. Barack Obama.  Apparently, it seems he is not doing enough to create jobs in this economy.

Mr. Terence P. Jeffrey writes. "Pointing to double-digit unemployment rates among African Americans and Hispanics, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R.-Minn.) said on Friday that President Barack Obama “has failed” both these communities."

According to Rep. Michele Bachmann herself, “This president has failed the Hispanic community. He has failed the African-American community,” said Bachmann. “He has failed us all when it comes to jobs.”

Now wait one moment! Hold up, time out! Flag on the play! Since when did Obama become the CEO  and spokesperson for Jobs For Everyone and Their Momma Inc.? Yes he is the national leader, yes he did say he will create jobs but where does the part we play come in? Last I checked we all had to fill out applications, dress for interviews, and jump into the job pool time and time again.

Now we all know times are hard and life is not fair. Plants have closed, corporations are laying off seemingly at a high rate, and companies are seemingly not hiring, but this has happened countless times before and will continue to happen.  Nothing is promised to anyone but what is promised is that the Lord is still our shepard and we will never need to want nor lack anything. (Psalm 23 and James 1:4)

James 1:4 reads, "Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."  When times get rough keep moving, when you get laid off keep going, when you've been looking for your dream job for months or even years, keep striving because your perseverance will not be in vain in the end but never expect the President or anyone just to hand you a job. You can't blame anyone for your frustration.  We all get fed up but the race is not given to swift nor the strong but those who endure to the end so get up off that thang and keep moving until things get better!