Disappointed?

Disappointed?  I am.  But the reelection of President Obama is just indicative of where our country is now, and just how far we have fallen morally.  This is not about one man, but about a nation.  Lincoln and Tocqueville were prophetic in their statements.

 “At what point shall we expect the approach of danger? By what means shall we fortify against it? Shall we expect some transatlantic military giant, to step the Ocean, and crush us at a blow? Never! All the armies of Europe, Asia and Africa combined, with all the treasure of the earth (our own excepted) in their military chest; with a Bonaparte for a commander, could not by force, take a drink from the Ohio, or make a track on the Blue Ridge, in a trial of a thousand years. At what point, then, is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us it must spring up amongst us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide.” – Abraham Lincoln

 “America is great because she is good. If America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.” ― Alexis de Tocqueville

 Now, I realize that things certainly aren’t as bad as they could be, but the times certainly aren’t good.  What is disheartening is that so many in the nation now call evil “good” and good “evil.”

 After learning of the president’s reelection, I proceeded to my evening devotions.  Psalm 37 was the text.  In light of that, what’s a Christian to do?

1.       Don’t fret.  Don't worry.  Don't be anxious.

2.       Trust in the Lord.

3.       Do good.

4.       Cultivate faithfulness.

5.       Delight in the Lord.

6.       Commit your way to the Lord.

7.       Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him.

 I invite you to read and think over Psalm 37 in its entirety.

 Don’t worry if your guy didn’t win the election, and don’t be angry.  Worry and anger only lead to more problems.  Wait patiently for God to make all things right.  There will be a payday someday.  Be humble.  The Lord sees and knows.

 Remember Psalm 37:16: “Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many wicked.”

 Also, don’t forget this truth.  No political leader brings salvation.  “The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in time of trouble.”  Our hope is in Christ.  Our hope is Christ.

 As a Christian, it is my duty to pray for the President.  I may not agree with his policies or his ideology, but He is my president.  “Fear God, honor the king” (1 Peter 2:17).

 I’m praying that my president will be blessed in the good things, and that his mind will be changed concerning evil things.  I’m praying that he will “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God” (Micah 6:8).  I’m praying for his salvation.

 Won’t you join me?