Proverbs 29:2 says, “When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.” The word “groan” in Hebrew is anach, meaning to sigh deeply, to mourn, to cry out in distress. That’s what happens when ungodly leaders rise — people feel the weight of their decisions. And in our nation, where we get to choose who leads us, that truth is even more sobering.

But when righteousness increases, joy follows. A godly parent creates peace in a home. A righteous leader brings stability to a nation. A faithful believer brings hope to their community. Leadership always sets the tone — and the fruit of it is either rejoicing or groaning.

The answer is always the same: return to God’s Word. Psalm 119:105 reminds us, “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” His Word anchors us in truth, steadies us in chaos, and gives vision when the world is blind. The world doesn’t need more noise — it needs God’s Word, lived out boldly and faithfully.

Just a thought.

                              — PSS