If you accept the premise that GOD is in control and we just need to get on HIS plan... than you will have CONFIDENCE that a GOLDFISH in a bowl full of sharks who has the protection of God will be a goldfish who is protected because GOD is able to shut the mouths of the sharks and render them powerless... Notice I said it is GOD who shuts the mouths not the goldfish.. Ever heard of Daniel in the Lion’s Den? Did Daniel control the Lions or did God?
Daniel played on God's team not on a team of the club of 100 lords and ladies. WHY was Daniel placed into the lion's den? It sure was not because he went along to get along. God is in control and He will use whomever He decides will fulfill His plan. Have we not yet learned WHY he allowed old Pharaoh to rise up out of the dust bin of history? I do not think so. Claiming oneself to have courage does not make it a WORD from the LORD!!!!
>>...you will have CONFIDENCE that a GOLDFISH in a bowl full of sharks who has the protection of God will be a goldfish who is protected because GOD is able to shut the mouths of the sharks...<<
Then clearly, Santorum is not taking your advice, because he certainly seems left to his own (apparently insufficient) devices when the sharks have nibbled at him so far.
I can appreciate your faith in our creator, but Santorum is no prophet, savior or even our national shepherd. He is just a man of the world engaged in *worldly* things. It’s up to him to do this and so far, he is not lending much confidence he can withstand public pummeling.
Just my stinky opinion - and opinions may vary.