Our Next President

Greetings. I'm hoping that this post will prove to be irrelevant (ramblings of what might have haunted us) here in a few days but my fear is that the inevitable is upon us. To be honest, I didn't think it was possible for the democrats to put up a candidate that differs with me more on the issues than they have for the past 6 elections (Ducacus, Mondale, Clinton, Gore, and finally Kerry), but they really outdid themselves this year. I cringe at the thought of increased government intervention, increased access to abortion, increased normalization of immoral and dangerous lifestyle choices, and increased downward pressure on moral standards. The indications are that Senator Obama will indeed be elected in spite of his many questionable affiliations, policy positions, and demonstrated hostility towards America and her constitution.

Of course the republicans are putting up pretty weak candidates (policy position wise) as well. While I respect Senator McCain for his service to our country I'm really not excited about the prospect of him serving as president. But given the choice, there really is no choice. I wish that we had something other than a 2 party system and that a candidate like Chuck Baldwin had a real shot. He would be the kind of leader that I could get behind.

But, through all of this I know that God is in control and that even if Mr. Obama gets into office God can effect His will in all things. What's scary is that many times He allows us to receive what we ask for even if it isn't what is best for us in the short term. My fear, is that because we (individually and as a nation) continue to push God out of all aspects of our personal and public lives He has decided to give us our wish. God never forced Himself on His chosen people even when they turned their back on Him, so He won't force us to submit to His will either. It is comforting however to read that He always forgave them and brought them back into fellowship when they repented and turned back to Him. My prayer is that we as individuals will repent and turn back to God and obey Him. Once we who claim Christ as Lord have our hearts aligned with God's, then we can effect positive change in the nation. So, pray for our leaders even if you disagree with them on every policy position possible.