who has this hope fixed

Trying something different, practice making perfect and all. Especially if you think it's one of your gifts. But more importantly because it's your calling.

Start here. Go ahead. I'll wait.

There are no administrative errors in real life, friend. There is no correction after the fact, no changed minds every four years regardless of the prevailing winds of thought. That scorecard check at the throne will be thumbs up or down based on your sin, and that's not one you will win without help. That help is from the abundant love of God above, a love willing to lay its life down for you.

No mulligan, friend. Accept the free gift of love.