Leaders Needed

The Lexington newspaper (November 20, 2020) headlines “Kentucky sets ‘staggeringly high’ new record for coronavirus cases” which meant that the Governor established new recommendations for dealing with the pandemic. On the same front page was the article “Republicans denounce [the Governor’s] new COVID-19 restrictions.” When the Republicans were asked about their plan, the newspaper reports “their answers were murky.” It is easy to be a critic, but it is difficult to be a leader. I believe this COVIA-19 is dangerous, and we are in a ‘war’ with an invisible enemy. I know when challenges are difficult, we use denial and/or avoidance rather than face the difficulty. It appears that many of our residents believe that ‘the COVID-19 virus won’t come to me, my family or friends.’ That is denial and avoidance. We cannot deny or avoid this pandemic. It is real and it is dangerous. My prayer and hope are that God will rise up leaders from among us. Whether they be Democrats, Republicans, Independents, etc. is unimportant. We need leaders who can talk and listen to each other without prejudice, i.e., an open mind; as well as a willingness to compromise and negotiate, i.e., not my way or the highway. Leaders are often unpopular but extremely necessary. Politicians are usually popular, but unnecessary. I am praying for God to rise up leaders among us.