16Feb 09
An Opportunity Full of Inspirations
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Embarking upon certain endeavors produces interesting inspirations. Has this ever occurred within you? Energy seems to immerse every part of your body and your full of jubilee of what has happened, what is happening, and what will happen. You begin to realize the never ending strength of the one and only omnipotent God. He is able – so very able. Your perspective changes as you see a vindicating reality – Yes, Evil is not triumphant. The workers of darkness don’t even compare in strength, wisdom and vision to the Almighty God.
We as a family embarked upon such an endeavor February 11th, 2009. The Virginia Family Foundation, a lobbyist group promoting conservative Christian values, invited supporters to an Advisory Council Meeting. Having received the invitation, it was determined that all persons of the Wilkes Family should travel, yes travel to the Capital of the grand state of Virginia.
Virginia’s Family Foundation office is situated in the heart of Richmond, VA. The Virginia General Assembly convened January 14th and is in session 50+ days. This short time period is extremely busy for both Senators and Delegates as hundreds of bill are voted upon. The Family foundation is also laboring hard to make their voice heard on this scene of political action. Always ready to inform their supporters, Family Foundation put’s together these Advisory meetings to show what is going on and how Virginia leaders are handling those stalwart Christian values
We as a family arrived minutes before the first speaker began. This first Speaker was Virginia’s Lt. Governor, William Bolling. To tell the truth, I was not quite sure what to expect when the Lt. Governor, of my beloved state Virginia, rose and began his introduction. I had heard he was conservative – was it only a physod? Yet then, what matters if he’s a conservative if he doesn’t have a strong foundation from which his conservatism stems? Sometimes, one short 20 minute speech cannot answer the above questions. This time it did! After his introductory remarks the Lt. Governor let his listeners know what made him act, what was important him, and how he prioritized his life.
I wish I had a scrip of his speech but since this is not possible I shall have to follow secondary measures by delving into memories recesses and paraphrasing. Bolling covered all the issues being voted upon in the General assembly from State Budget, energy alternatives, education, etc. however, the zenith of his speech, at least for me, was reached when he stated what was most important to him. He let it be known that though he was Lt. Governor, Politics and Government were fourth priority in his life. Number 3 was business, number 2 – family, number 1 – …at this point anticipation was engulfing my senses – what would he say? Then it came…”My relationship with Christ.” Incredible! A Lt. Governor declares he’s a follower of Jesus Christ.
It’s one thing to read or hear second hand accounts of Christian leaders performing and doing but to actually perceive a true statesman, unashamedly declaring his true colors and standing upon biblical principles right in front of your very eyes…well, it’s plain inspiring!
When the “Righteous are in authority the people rejoice” – what a blessed truth and what new meaning it now has for me.
We as a family are truly Grateful for the incredible work performed by the The Virginia Family Foundations and the opportunities they present to fill the citizens of Virginia with inspirations and encouragements.
It is very gratifying to me to have my sons choose role models that are godly men. I too was encouraged by Lt Governor Bolling, especially when His actions that evening matched His words. We need to prayer for all our leaders but especially those who are not afraid to claim the name of Christ and be a doer of the word.
Amen, Bolling! “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice!” (Proverbs 29:2)
As Chris Friend of the Family Foundation shared that evening, there is still a remnant of influential statesman throughout the federal & local governments who are standing upon God’s principles. Lt. Governor Bill Bolling and Sen. Ken Cuccinelli who is currently running for Attorney General in VA are two such men. Praise the Lord!
That’s so neat, Matthew! What a blessing it is to have governmental leaders who have their priorities in the right order, and are not afraid to say so!
Thank you for this great report, Josh! It is so good to hear that there are still godly statesman willing to stand up and lead our beloved state of Virginia!
I was wondering how y’alls trip to Richmond went. Reading the account gave me the chills. Praise the Lord for Lt. Gov. Bolling’s stand for Christ.
What an exciting and rewarding evening! I was blessed immensely by the Character of Lt. Gov. Boiling. May we continue to lift up in prayer our leaders especially during this time.
Rejoicing with ya’ll
Sounds like you had a wonderful experience meeting some our state lawmakers. At least it sounds like the Lt Gov. has his priorities in the right order.