I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR YOU
I know I should be talking about tax reform and government efficiency, but something happened at last night’s City-County Council meeting that I didn’t quite notice when it happened, but once I went back and checked, all I did was become livid.
City-County Council member Ron Gibson (D-At Large) said the prayer at the start of the meeting. During his prayer, Gibson asked for the usuals, guidance for the city, protection for public safety officers, etc., but it was the end of his prayer that caught my eye, ear, nose and throat.
He said, “Lord I pray that those who have judgment on me, I pray they will allow the truth to prevail.” Excuse me? Say that again? For those of you don’t know, Gibson was been charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct and battery for allegedly shoving an officer last year outside a night club during Indiana Black Expo last year. Gibson has come under criticism for his actions and some have called for his resignation.
It’s one thing to have personal issues and to ask God for guidance and forgiveness, it’s another thing to do that in a public forum that’s meant for something else. Gibson’s interjection of his personal issues was uncalled for. The alleged incident was pretty much off of everyone’s radar screen until Gibson brought it back up. Maybe he should ask God for better timing.
Asking God to save you because of choices you make is one thing. Putting it on display for everyone to see is just sad. Maybe if Gibson had paid a little more attention to God he wouldn’t be in the situation that he’s in right now.
