I am a person who tends to shy away from political issues. I simply haven't taken the time to learn about political happenings in the world today. Obviously I wasn't in the dark about the election on Nov. 4 and I did a little homework so I could make an informed choice while exercising my right to vote.
And vote I did.
I have to say I have had a really hard time with the election results. The Presidential Election results, that is. Now before anyone decides to write comments about me being a racist, please know that my unsettledness is not about that. Caucasian, African American, Asian American, whatever race the President is - that doesn't determine how qualified he/she is and how good of a job they'll do while in office.
I think for me, the real issue is this...
That so many people are looking to him and holding out hope that he will be their all in all.
But the truth is that he's just one person. And he makes mistakes like all the rest of us.
Can he bring change? I'm sure that he will in some form or fashion because the one thing that never changes is change. And change is not always a bad thing.
But we can't put our hopes and dreams on one person's shoulders because we WILL be disappointed at some point. That is for sure.
During these times of great economic instability, moral crises, and political change, our hope as a nation should rest on this...
Psalm 9:9-10
I pray that our new President will seek the Lord and that our nation will place its hope in God and not in man.
12 coins in my pocket:
Amen! I'll be praying alongside you, Caroline.
I'm SO with you, Caroline. You are right on the money with this one!
thanks caro for the well said truth. I hope many many people are praying for our new President.
you said this PERFECTLY!! mind if I copy it on my blog??
My mind keeps taking me back to the scripture in Matthew 6 that talks about how worry cannot add a day to our lives. I am praying for boldness for our family as we go into more uncertainty about our freedoms.
God is still on His Throne and He always will be, so that it what I'm clinging to now. I pray our new president with appoint someone with the boldness to take a stand for Christ. It only takes one.
Good post Caroline.
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Wonderful post sweetie. I do worry that people somehow think he's going to sweep in and save the world. It's not possible. I saw an interview with a lady who said that now that Obama had been elected president, she didn't need to make her car payments or her house payments. HUNH???
Thank GOD He's in control... that HE brings the ultimate change to our lives, if we open ourselves to it.
It's true, Obama is only one man. But he has a good heart. I'm praying things get better throughout this great land of ours. The President needs our prayers and our support.
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Of course - it's good to remember the following too (and trust me, it pains me to say that after 8 years of Bush):
Rom 13:1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, & the authorities that exist are appointed by God.
Very well written post!!
I am there with you. I think that is my constant prayer is the He will continue to hold our nation in His hands but there are so many that have turned from Him, can it only be a matter of time till history is repeated. I cannot change what has been decided but I am putting my home in order so that we can survive the hard days - times ahead. All we can do is pray, but even in that I find peace. Great post lady. Again you amaze me.
Beautifully written post! I'm right there with you, praying for our new leader and our country.
Amen. Tell Mr. Baseball Happy Day! Also, you free tomorrow morning around 10 or 10:30am? If so, give me a call...I will be able to talk for a little bit! Miss you babe!
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