We did not stay up last night to listen to the election returns. It did not go so well for our side. Notice from the 2004 posts below that life was a lot better four years ago. Still, the sun came up this morning, I made it to work, the kids started their homeschool, and Lorena started her day managing the household. It was pretty disconcerting to read Jeremiah 4 in my bible this morning because it talks about what would happen to Judah and Israel because they turned their backs on God. It was also very clear that the remedy for such a coming disaster is to turn to God. Lorena and I had a very good talk after we saw the way it was going about the necessity and importance to keep our focus on those things over which we have control, the principle one being faith in God.
Hebrews 11:6 – But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
The reason I am most often disappointed when an outcome is not what I want it to be is that I forget who is really in control. God lets happen that which is part of His plan, not mine. The really good corollary, though, is the verse above. All we have to do as individuals is seek him. The other good part is that the demonstration of saving belief is the sacrificial love we have for Him and for our neighbors.
It is truly good to be alive, even in times such as these.
November 2, 2004 – Election day – Viva Bush!!!
November 3, 2004 – Bush Wins! (Photos)
On November 5th, I woke up and said, “Barack Obama is the president-elect of the
United States….and the sun still rose this morning!” I know who is in charge!
I am truly thankful for everyone who says this to me, Ruthie. I think it was no coincidence that I just happened to be reading the first five chapters Jeremiah when this was all going on. God is sovereign. We are going to read I Thessalonians this weekend–it is such an encouragement to remember Jesus will soon be back.