Good Morning, America! The sun is shining, the birds are
singing, you woke up and are breathing fresh air… not much has changed this
morning, or has it? It’s the day after Election Day and according to my
Facebook Newsfeed the world is about to come to an end or people are relieved
that the fate of the world is perfect. Both feelings are expressed as the
result of one man – really, one man. As Christians, as Americans, that is
pretty sad. That all our hope and trust and faith for the positive or the
negative is placed in one man. I have to admit, the best post I saw on twitter
last night read “Yawn. Going to bed. Someone let me know if God loses control
of the universe or something.”
Everyone seems to be focusing on “thanks” for the month of
November. Very appropriate! And I saw so many thankful posts yesterday that we
have the ability to vote. However, I am not sure how thankful people were if
the person they voted for did not get elected. We live in America, land of the
free. Freedom not just for us, but for every citizen. That means that we need
to accept when things don’t go our way. Do you enjoy your freedom only when it
benefits you? Or is it truly freedom you are thankful for? I know, I know, easier
said than done.
As for those of us that hold the title “Christian” or “Believer”
is means that we place our belief… our faith, hope and trust… in Jesus Christ.
Why are we acting like our Savior is no longer our Savior? Don’t be “Chosen
people” like the other “Chosen people,” who when the Savior came, they did not
recognize Him because they were looking for a political leader to rescue them
physically and materialistically. Eternal life through Jesus Christ is still
available if we are still breathing. Don’t miss out!
Another thought - do we pick and choose what scriptures we
want to believe? And follow? Or do we truly trust God and follow them all. If
we believe "Let
every person be loyally subject to the governing (civil) authorities. For there
is no authority except from God [by His permission, His sanction], and those
that exist do so by God’s appointment." Romans 13:1 We can rest assured that God appointed Obama to be
re-elected for His purposes and His glory. Do you believe it? And trust it? Not
Obama, but God and His Word?
And we probably also need to choose to obey the scripture
that states, “Do
not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful
for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who
listen.” Eph 4:29
God’s Word also says,“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble
themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will
I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
(2 Chron. 7:14 NIV). This does not refer to the leader, but to the people. This
nation is made up of states, which is made of counties, then cities, then
families, then people. What if we all stopped looking at the speck on our
leader’s eye and started working on the log in our own (Matt 7:3-5)? I can
guarantee the Lord is most displeased with some of our attitudes, words, and
actions since this decision has been made… and we need to repent!
What if each of us changed from the inside out? Then our
families would change, then our cities, then our counties, and our states… and
our nation! Would everything change? Surely not… not everyone holds the same
beliefs. Heck, my husband and I don’t even see eye to eye on everything, so how
can I expect the leader of this nation to see eye to eye on everything with me.
However, I can’t change him; I can only change me. What I can do is pray for
our president and our leaders.
“First of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and
thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that
we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This
is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be
saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” (1 Tim.2:1-4 NIV).
As a child, I was never a fan of social studies/history. However,
when I became a teacher and taught fifth grade, I fell in love with it. During
that time I taught American history. Along with the good times, I heard of the
tough ones where Americans fought and fought hard. They pushed through. They
stood up for what was right. Presidents came and went. Economies went up and
down. Progress continued. There were little heroes and big heroes. But no
matter what America was still America… and it still is. We will be fine.
I am truly thankful for America. I am an even more thankful
I have put my faith, hope and trust in the Lord my God. Decision 2012 came
yesterday, but not much has changed, really.
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