Well, I sit here waiting for President-elect Obama to address the nation as I wonder what the next few years will hold for us.
Before I write more in this post, I’d like to include my reply to a Christian Momlogic forum which asked how we chose a candidate:
Well, this is a very good question! Let me begin by saying that I didn’t like either candidate. But I’m passionate about America, so…
When choosing a candidate I try to disregard what others are advising simply because I want my vote to be MY vote, based on education. (Popularity had absolutely nothing to do with my decision.) I began by looking at the voting records of the candidates, I watched the convention speeches and debates, and I reseached the candidates as much as I could. I even went to the library and checked out one of Obama’s books. I was also a pretty unhappy Republican because of the national debt issue and the war…. so I definately didn’t want more of the same type of administration. In my mind it came down to abortion versus a failing economy and possibly nation. I wrestled with this for awhile. I felt the ‘conservative’ Republicans hadn’t actually acted conservatively and couldn’t be trusted. I decided to support Obama. I got behind it 100%! I got the sticker, the button, and I volunteered.
Then I remembered I hadn’t prayed about it?! I felt so foolish. To make a long story short…I voted for McCain, though I still didn’t like either candidate. So ulitimately, after ALL THAT, my faith determined my decision.**
**I say this because it’s true for ME; God led me the direction He led me. I understand God can lead people in different ways and by no means am I implying that anyone who voted for Obama did not hear from God. (only an individual can truly know if he has heard from God)
God bless America!
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I can’t really explain how I feel right now. I can say that as I watched Obama walk up to the podium to deliver his victory speech, my heart began to race and I felt suddenly panicked. ?! I can also say that as he began to talk I became overwhelmed and actually cried. I have no idea why. But that’s all I can do is describe my reactions, my emotions were too complex for even me to understand.
Now, I’m resigned to the future. I will accept, honor, and pray for our President-elect. But somehow I can’t shake the feeling of impending doom. Is it the lingering effects of the scare tactics from the Republican campaign, the Holy Spirit speaking to me, or just the side effects from fasting? Only time will tell.
Again and again and again I say, “God bless America!”
I’m going to bed!
