Like me, are you tired yet of all the political ads and accusations going back and forth? Are you worried about how the election will turn out?
I receive a weekly inspirational email from Brian Keel at Toledo YMCA corporate office. I thought I might share it here:
“Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. “ Romans 13:1
The quadrennial American trip though the mud is nearly over. Yes, I do mean the Presidential election, a process that seems to become more angry, divisive and hard to stomach with each go-around. Politics by its nature creates opposites...every issue has a camp for and against after all. But more and more that difference of opinion on issues quickly leads to anger, harsh words and attacks on a person’s very character.
I believe the verse above is clear. We are called to submit to, or show respect for, those who are elected to lead us. Just a few days ago Sen. Obama from Illinois showed up unannounced at the YMCA branch attached to our corporate offices for a morning workout. I disagree with the Senator on a variety of economic, political and social issues. But he had come to our facility not to discuss policy, but rather for a quick strengthening of the spirit, mind and body. And so I took the opportunity to observe him in a candid moment, to see him accept an offer of prayer from our YMCA pastor and even to shake his hand. In a few weeks he might be elected to lead our country and whether we agree with that decision or not, we must show respect to the office. I did it...it’s not as hard as you think…..
Those are great words.
In addition to this, the result of this election is really in God's hands. And as I shared last week, He works everything out for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28 paraphrased). The bottom line is that God is in control. Why worry if He has it taken care of?
I have heard it said, if you are going to worry, why pray? If you are going to pray, why worry? I would suggest we pray!
4 comments:
this is really hard to put into practice
No doubt about it! I guess if it were easy, we wouldn't need God!
Jim~
I think this is a great point. I always agree with respecting whoever is in charge, regardless of agreeing or disagreeing.
Even our current President would receive a handshake and a prayer from me, regardless of differing views. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks Adam! So how is married life? How is FLA? I hope you two are well!
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