My Thoughts on the Election

[Carlene Prince]

Our nation make a historic choice yesterday at the polls. For the first time in our nations history an African man has been elected President of the United States.



I am not happy with the way the election turned out, but never the less there is anything I can about it. My feelings have nothing to do with the color of Mr. Obamas skin, but my feelings have to do with his stance of the issues. As I sit on the couch and watch the returns come in, I felt sick to my stomach and I thought of my two girls and what is going to become of their country. I am not worried about me, for I feel that I am stable in my beliefs and I know right from wrong.

I was raised in the 60’s and 70’s. I was raised where right was right and wrong was wrong black was black and white was white men were men and women were women sin was sin. But I worry about the world my girls will grow up in.



I went to bed and I would wake up during the night almost ‘troubled’ in my spirit. And I begin to pray, and God place a scripture in my heart. (1 Timothy 2:1-4) {I did not have to look it up, I knew what is said} “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 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 men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”



We are under command from God to Pray for Mr. Obama—God can touch him, God can use him, and if Mr.Obama is not saved, God can do that too.



I also woke up with this running through my mind.

Mr. Obama was elected President---He was not elected to take the place of GOD

Mr.Obama will occupied the White House—NOT THE THRONE OF GOD.

Mr. Obama may bring change to our country—HE CANNOT BRING CHANGE TO OUR SOUL.

Mr. Obama may not think that he can be use of God—but God DID USE A DONKEY IN THE WORD FOR HIS GOOD. GOD CAN DO THE SAME TODAY.

Mr. Obama is a man—HE IS NOT AND NEVER WILL BE GOD.



So, don’t be downcast or discouraged, Our God is still in control and He is still on the throne, and we are still his people.



I said that we are under command to Pray for Mr. Obama, so with that in mind..

Father I pray for Mr. Obama, I pray that first and for most that you will touch his soul, bring him to a personal relationship with you. I pray that you will lead him, and direct him. Use him for your glory. In Jesus name.

Amen



GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL

[crispfin]

I agree.

"Lord, I pray that you will give our new president Barack Obama the wisdom and guidance he will need to face the challenges confronting this country. I pray for health to him and his family. I pray that your Spirit will draw him close to you as you have mercifully done for me. I pray your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In Christ's name, amen"