Yes We Can

Regardless of how you voted, keep in mind that the people of America have spoken. Although you may not agree with the outcome we as Christians are called to be obedient to God's Word. His word tells us "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God." (Romans 13:1)

Because President-Elect Obama's election is legitmate, we must respect and give honor due to his position in the high office he will hold. Failure in this responsibility is disobedience to a clear biblical command.

We must pray for this new President, for his wife and family, for his administration, and for the nation. We are commanded in the Word to pray for rulers, and the President - Elect faces challenges that are not only daunting but potentially disastrous. Pray for God to grant him wisdom. He, along with his family, will face new challenges and the pressures of this office. Pray that God will protect him, as well as his family, that he would grant them joy and that he would bind them together as a family. Continue to pray for protection of this nation as he settles into his role as Commander in Chief, and that God will grant peace among us as he leads the nation through times of trial and international conflict and tension.

Americans we should look for opportunities to work with the new President and his administration where we can. To guard our tongues from slandering him and his efforts. That instead of being critical we would find comfort in knowing that whether the man of our own choosing is in office, that ultimately the man of God's choosing is in office. As the Word tells us God establishes authority not man.