The book of Esther ended with a model of a good politician, “Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews.” (Est 10:3). This verse prompted me to think of our country politicians today. Do they portray this characteristic, worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of his people? Yes, they did, but in the smaller scale, worked for the good of his “family” and spoke up for the welfare of his “family”. I wonder whether the righteous politicians are still available. For scripture says: “There is no one righteous, not even one” (Ro3:10). I think I would be not much different if I happen to be one of them in the future. My Lord, please have mercy upon me, if i still keep on blaming my country leaders, instead of praying for them. Grant me strength to pray more for them and complain less.

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