Well, it has been a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, exceedingly long campaign season. At least four years, right? That’s what it feels like to me. Now it is nearly over. As I begin this post it is about 24 hours until the last mainland polls will close. Then there will be the anxious waiting as votes are counted. Last poll I saw had the candidates very close. A lot depends on those swing states.
[And the Lord said,] “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land.” (2 Chr 7:14)
Our land needs healed, Lord. We have strayed so far from righteous living. Sometimes it is hard not to fall into despair. Your word tells us that all governments have been placed in power by You (Rom. 13:1). You have a purpose and a plan. But sometimes it’s hard to see any purpose or plan to some of the laws in our land, to the choices made by so many.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if he doesn’t, Your Majesty can be sure that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.” (Dan. 3:16-18)
Lord, no matter the results of the election come Wednesday morning, no matter the decisions made by the government or individuals, I will worship and praise You. I will trust in You. I will not serve anyone but You. And I will not live in fear, no matter how dark things might seem. Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me. And You have not given Your children a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
Have mercy on this nation, Lord, but above all else, Your will be done. Amen.
Via a Facebook friend (Susan Wiggs), I was reminded of the blessings found in keeping a gratitude journal, something I have done in the past but it’s been awhile. So although I’m starting a few days late, I’m going to keep a gratitude journal on Write Thinking through the month of November. Each day I plan to write down three things I’m thankful for. Feel free to take the suggestion to your own blog or to visit here each day to add your thanks to mine.
- I’m thankful for my mom. Her love and her prayers have been a constant throughout my life. I’m blessed that she is still with me at the age of 94 years and 9 months.
- I’m thankful for my lovely patio home. Downsizing has had its challenges but it has its rewards as well.
- I’m thankful I won’t have to see anymore election ads on TV until the next election rolls around.
How about you?
-rlh-
I agree with my Kenya missionary friend Chip when he writes;
“Scriptures indicate that God appoints kings, rulers and those in positions of authority in governments. I believe that in a democracy that means that God has appointed the citizens to rule and have authority.
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If we do not exercise our responsibility to vote, we are, in effect, abdicating the authority that God has bestowed upon us.”
And amen to your prayer Robin!
I”am thankful that my family and I have a new addition to our family twin girls. and that we all are going through situtation with everyday life, we are always there for one another.and most of all we came through this hurricane season wish did a lot of damange to our city,but the thing I most thankful Is that God so love us that he send his son to die on the cross for us,that Is love! Robin I will pray for you and your family and for others out there who have lost there way, so that they may see that they are not alone! Valerie
I am thankful for my husband right now. I have been going through some rough time back issues where they are going to use epiderals to numb the nerves.
I am thankful for all my children including my 4 grandbabies. They make me laugh, they make me cry, they make me happy that I am alive.
I am thankful for Christ in my life and how He is the one that makes the decisions for each of us. He always knows the plan before we do.
I know this is #4 but I am also thankful for Robin Lee Hatcher. Her books are full of faith and inspiration. She has been a blessing through her books.:)
I have been praying for you. You are a very
fantastic author and a person that I feel
close to with my prayers. I am Thankful for
our Military that is there to protect us in
these dangers times. I request pray for my
back I have been down with it for 10 weeks. I am know get shots in the back and
pain patches. God Bless You, Carol