Well, the election is over. Tensions were high today at work (among the students, not the faculty) and I'd be interested to know just how many Obama supporters have an inkling of an idea what he stands for. I am not being prejudiced, but Obama supporters were more visible today than McCain. I would like to know the same for staunch McCain supporters.

At any rate, I'm reminded of a few verses...

Romans 1:28
And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

...the biggest thing in my head is that God is using this election to get exactly what people claim they want. The Lord will not force Himself into a heart, a town, a family, or a nation. If He is rejected enough, He will stop convicting people of sin and just leave them alone. That frightens me more than anything.

Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

...I'm not super happy about the results of the election, but the battle we as Christians fight daily have nothing to do with the presidential candidates or their stand on various issues. My battle is with Satan and his demons. Thank God I have a High Priest in the Lord Jesus Christ that fights for me. As a believer, I can take heart....I've read the end, and WE WIN!!! :)

2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall 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.

...there is hope. Can it be found in Obama? Perhaps. The discussion I heard in World History class ("compel Constantine to embrace Christianity") earlier today repeatedly brought up the principle of grace--the chance for redemption. I am so thankful for God's promises of grace and forgiveness in the face of repentance. I am disturbed that I have heard little about Obama's faith or his desire to lead our nation in the footsteps of our founding fathers with regards to Chrisitanity. That said, redemption is possible.

Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

...I do not believe that Obama is the best choice for our country. Honestly, I do not believe that McCain was the best option either (surprised?)....That said, I fall into the category in Rom. 8:28--I do love the Lord--and for that reason, I know that everything that happens in my life is going to work together for good. How, I'm not sure yet...but I trust in His promises and know He has something incredible planned for my life.

That's about as much in politics as you'll ever hear from me....