Officially, Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States. I've haven't concealed the fact that he wasn't my choice, but my great hope now is that all people of Christian faith who did not vote for him will join me in fervently praying for him and for all of our elected leaders.
What a privilege to live in a country where every individual has the freedom to cast a vote and to have a voice in the process. Please, join me in thanking God for this blessing, asking that we never lose this precious privilege.
Also, remember these Biblical challenges and reminders:
Romans 13: 1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3For rulers hold no terror for those who do right...
and this: John 18: 36~ Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.”
There are many scriptures that remind us that God's ways are higher ways, that He is sovereign, and that we must pray for those who lead us. As believers, that is our responsibility and our duty.
So now, we ask God to give divine wisdom to those in power AND to us as we continue to seek His face and search for His truth, remembering always to pray that His will is done on earth as in heaven.
Finally, remember these words from Proverbs 3: 21 My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, 22 for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. 23 They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. 24 You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. 25 You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, 26 for the Lord is your security...
We fall into the enemy's trap if we allow ourselves to be fearful about the future--for our hope is in God, not man, and as good as our country has ever been or ever will be, it is not the thing that saves us--only Jesus' blood and righteousness. Our hope is built on nothing less. And there is nothing more.
Amen sister.
ReplyDeleteGreat words for a Christian to remember. Putting these scriptures into practice and entrusting our lives to them is where true spiritual growth happens.
I knew you would have something good to say today :) Thanks for this and for your post on "Life" below. I am not a single-issue voter but Life is what it ultimately comes down to for me. People who say they are "pro-Obama" and "pro-life" just don't get it at all.
ReplyDeleteI was excited at where McCain/Palin could lead our country. I will say,however, that as a social worker/counselor who works with a lot of very low-income people and I see how it affects the children, I think there's got to be a better plan- not that I have any idea what that is but I don't think that either side is close to getting it right. It is disheartening to see children and families who need QUALITY services not be able to get them due to financial issues and see others abuse access to services. I have some ideas about how I would like to see THE CHURCH step up so that the government doesn't even have to...but we've got a long way to go.
I am so thankful that our God is sovereign!
I knew you would have something good to say today :) Thanks for this and for your post on "Life" below. I am not a single-issue voter but Life is what it ultimately comes down to for me. People who say they are "pro-Obama" and "pro-life" just don't get it at all.
ReplyDeleteI was excited at where McCain/Palin could lead our country. I will say,however, that as a social worker/counselor who works with a lot of very low-income people and I see how it affects the children, I think there's got to be a better plan- not that I have any idea what that is but I don't think that either side is close to getting it right. It is disheartening to see children and families who need QUALITY services not be able to get them due to financial issues and see others abuse access to services. I have some ideas about how I would like to see THE CHURCH step up so that the government doesn't even have to...but we've got a long way to go.
I am so thankful that our God is sovereign!
This is a great post! we need to continually be on our knees for our leadership.
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