God is Not Deterred

Well, unless you have been living under a rock (at least in America) then you know that yesterday was the presidential elections and Barack Obama has been re-elected for a second term. I don’t usually get involved in political debates or discussions if possible, but since this is my blog I figured if I offend people with my statements then they can stop reading.

I am truly sick at the thought of another four years under this same president. I want to clarify that I do believe God is sovereign, God appoints kings and princes (and presidents) and the results were no surprise to him and that ultimately my hope lies in the person and work of Jesus on the cross. My allegiance is not to a man or a government, but to Jesus Christ. That being said, I am sick at the thought of another four years under this same president. My grandma (a very wise woman) said she thinks that if Obama gets re-elected, God will somehow use this to bring about the return of Christ. I don’t know if she is correct, although it’d be great if she was, but either way the America that is being changed before me affects my future. I told my mom that if Obama got re-elected, I probably would not get married and if I did, I’d adopt instead of give birth because I could not imagine bringing children into this America so instead I’ll love and take care of the ones already here.

I can say, however, that this re-election of President Obama has been a wakeup call for me. It has reminded me that days are limited and this world, this country, are broken and seeking out someone to put their trust in. I’m not mad about the results of the election, but I am sad for my country and the people who walk blindly. It has awakened me to see that I am here for one purpose and it has renewed my resolve to see that purpose be walked out. God saved me from death 3 ½ years ago and I knew then that I was left here to proclaim the gospel in simple ways (no standing on street corners as a habit) but to live in such a way that the world sees my good works and glorifies my Father in Heaven (Matthew 5:18). There is a bigger picture here and for the last few months I have lost sight of the prize. I have become burdened by life and wrestled with things outside of my control, but praise be to the King who sits on the throne and has restored a passion and fire in me to proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.

So moving forward, I challenge you as I challenge myself, to pray for this country, pray for the President, pray for the American people, and pray for the nations affected by the decisions American makes. No decision we make as individuals or a country affects only us. God is not deterred by this outcome, so I choose to cling to the only unchangeable person to ever be.