What does an American Christian do
when god tells him to run for Congress? He talks it over with his wife
for seven months before deciding to obey.
Rep. James Lankford claimed at a debate earlier this month in Lawton, Oklahoma that he was called by God for run for Congress ... In 2008 and 2009, my wife and I both clearly heard God call us and say this is what I want you to do. We spent seven months struggling and praying through that.
Why the hesitation? Did he think god was
setting him up to look foolish? The Lord and master of the Universe
says "Run for Congress" and this devout Christian says, "Hang on sport,
don't get pushy. I want to weigh up the pros and cons before I'll let
you start telling me what to do."
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The
reality, of course, is very much simpler: Lankford and his wife decided
that he should make a run for Congress and spent seven months raising
cash for the campaign. Once they reached the desired amount, they
backtracked and rewrote the story to include a command from god and a
prayerful consideration of that command --- because they both know you
can't win an election in America if you don't act like a superstitious
moron.
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