What now? Well, the truth is, I don't know. The only thing that I am absolutely sure of is that Jesus is God and that He is ultimately in control. That will NEVER change. That is our ONLY hope.
But as I think about the results of our Presidential election I wonder if the nation really understands what has taken place. I listen to people with tears in their eyes and choked voices applauding the results and saying that change is on the way and they finally have hope for America. Well, that may be. But what will be the definition of this new America?
Our unborn children are now in more peril than ever before. Our school children, not to mention the teachers, will be shocked ( I hope! ) at the changes in the curriculum of our public schools as we move toward total acceptance of ghastly sin and the destruction of the American family. Our churches are in mortal danger as the opportunity for free speech is re-defined and breeches of this new definition not only mean the loss of tax exempt advantages but are made prosecutable. Our military... so important to all of us, but especially to me because of our son, Jared, is now under the leadership of a Commander in Chief who does NOT support our efforts toward freedom for America or any other country. The Supreme Court of our land, already misusing its power to make law instead of interpreting it, will most likely be transformed into the most liberal minded court ever seen in this country. This one thing makes the will of the people of the United States mean absolutely nothing.
How far into socialism will we sink? I don't know that either, but our health care system is first on the radar screen. You know, there are REASONS why our Canadian neighbors come HERE for care that they are unable to get in their own country!! Our small businesses are on the firing line also. I don't know what "spreading the wealth around" really means in Obama's mind, but I know that it does not bode well for the incentives to succeed that we have encouraged up until now.
So, what now? Well, I know that for me I am called to prayer as never before. I am called to "be about my Father's business". I am convicted of my past laziness on behalf of the Lord's will for my life and the work that He has for me while I am here on this earth that He created. I am not afraid. I am not depressed. I am not despondent. I AM DETERMINED! Whatever lies ahead, Jesus is God and He is ultimately in control. That will NEVER change. That is our ONLY hope.
I encourage you to remember that and to ask Him for His wisdom and guidance. Don't overlook or shy away from any opportunity to stand for Him, serve Him, praise Him and worship Him!
"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus"
Romans 8:1
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