Our New President

"Everyone 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." Romans 13:1

Okay, so I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed about the outcome of the election. Anyone who has the pleasure of knowing me (ha) knows I would have never voted for Obama...NEVER. As a Christian, I disagree with everything he stands for...EVERYTHING.

I must admit, in the weeks prior to the election I was having a hard time. Every time I saw an Obama supporter horrible thoughts went through my head and usually came directly out of my mouth (Anyone who has the pleasure of knowing me (ha) also knows that is probably my biggest weakness...verbal vomit I guess you could say.)

Over the past week my God has softened my heart. Our pastor spoke Sunday, about the election and his main point was that our Lord is sovereign. He has supreme rank...not Barack Obama, not John McCain. God has allowed Obama to be appointed as president of our country and as a follower of Christ I find comfort in knowing that our Sovereign Lord has a plan. "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." Hebrews 13:8 He has always known who was going to be our president, after all He put him there!

It is my duty as a Christian to submit myself to the authority of our new president and it is my prayer that God will help me keep my attitude in check. Let's pray for Barack Obama (he's going to need it) and who knows, Our Sovereign Lord might just change his heart!

Last time I checked, Barack Obama isn't in control of my joy. I will be JOYFUL in God my Savior!