Being Courageous (again)

So, last Wednesday night, I was in the teen class, and we were talking about courage. I believe I posted something about it on Thursday, but it may have just been really late Wednesday night... I don't really remember. However, I did get to use this on Thursday morning in one of my classes. I sit at a table with a group of people, and it turns out that we all have completely different values in life, but we all get along and have fun together.

However, something was said that struck me as odd. I don't think it was something that I really should have read into, but it really did seem off to me. Someone mentioned how they couldn't stand Sarah Palin and that she was a disgrace to women.

I'll admit that yes, Sarah Palin has made some blunders here and there in the public eye. Yes, she can seem a little nutty sometimes, but that's who she is. She stands up for what she believes in. How is that being a disgrace to women?

At the time, I didn't really defend her or anything because I really didn't feel like talking, but I thought about it more as the day went on. I, for one, can say that I admire Sarah Palin because she does stand up for what she believes in. She lives out the verses in Matthew 5:10-12(KJV)- "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you."

I honestly hope that I can be more like Sarah Palin. She is who she is, and she doesn't apologize for it. She loves her family, her God, and her country, and I don't see any problem with that at all. I also want to be like her when dealing with what people may say about me and my beliefs. From what I've seen, she's never been one to let what people say get to her. I'm the complete opposite. I let what people say and how they act get to me. I just need to remember to stand firm, because God is in control.