I woke up this morning to more of the same. I wasn't very surprised. The difference, at least for me, was that this was my first Facebook election. It is amazing the things people will say behind their computer screen. I have to say, some of the statuses and comments have made me question the character of people I thought were "friends." I'm fairly sure these same strong opinionated folk wouldn't have the same courage of their convictions face to face. Btw, you don't even want to get me started on the minister and church lady comments. Do these people know we can SEE them?
Romans 13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
Paul is reminding us that all governing authorities have been put in place by God. God can raise nations up or tear them down. In Isaiah 46:9-10 God tells us, ".. for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me .. My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure." This is the sovereignty of God in a nutshell. God has the authority to do as he chooses and God has the power to do as he chooses.
Sure, I'm disappointed my guy didn't win. Sure, I'm disappointed that there will be amendments to my state constitution I don't approve of. Sure, I'm thinking about moving to Belize. (just kidding, sorta, kinda) I see these next four years as another opportunity for me to show my true colors and to trust my sovereign God. Am I a true follower of Christ? Do I believe that no matter what happens to me on this earthly walk of life I still am a daughter of the king? Do I truly believe that heaven is my home? Will my actions show this to those I meet in this life as well as to my facebook friends?
This campaign was painful to me. Maybe it was the addition of social media. This campaign and all its ugliness seemed inescapable. The additional fact of the expense of both campaigns also sickens me. If there is one thing I hope we learn from this is that too much is just TOO DARN MUCH. I believe this campaign was very divisive. I hope the damage it inflicted on this nation is not irreparable. I cannot help but reflect on history and think of the pain our nation suffered during the Civil War. I can't imagine the fear and anger and outrage and pain in the nation at that time. When I think of that time in history I know I am turning to the same scriptures those christians turned to for comfort. I pray the same prayers prayed by christians facing war with their fellow Americans. Yet I have the blessing of seeing how God healed our nation and did not turn his face from us. This experience should give me comfort.
In Psalm 75:7 the psalmist says, "But it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another."
I encourage my christian friends, both in real life and on facebook, trust God. Read what the Bible says regarding God's sovereignty. Have faith. Be brave and show that faith to everyone you meet and on every social media tweet, status or blog-post you write.
670. Living in a nation that settles its elections peacefully
671. Facebook. As much grief as I give those that misuse social media, I do think it has its good side
672. Digital books. I really like my kindle, too. I can read my bible anytime I choose
673. Having mature christian friends. Those folks who walk the talk
674. Having choices. I am so blessed to have the choices available to me in this life
675. Vodka. I think I've said this one before
Linking with Emily at Imperfect Prose on Thursday.
Romans 13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
Paul is reminding us that all governing authorities have been put in place by God. God can raise nations up or tear them down. In Isaiah 46:9-10 God tells us, ".. for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me .. My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure." This is the sovereignty of God in a nutshell. God has the authority to do as he chooses and God has the power to do as he chooses.
Sure, I'm disappointed my guy didn't win. Sure, I'm disappointed that there will be amendments to my state constitution I don't approve of. Sure, I'm thinking about moving to Belize. (just kidding, sorta, kinda) I see these next four years as another opportunity for me to show my true colors and to trust my sovereign God. Am I a true follower of Christ? Do I believe that no matter what happens to me on this earthly walk of life I still am a daughter of the king? Do I truly believe that heaven is my home? Will my actions show this to those I meet in this life as well as to my facebook friends?
This campaign was painful to me. Maybe it was the addition of social media. This campaign and all its ugliness seemed inescapable. The additional fact of the expense of both campaigns also sickens me. If there is one thing I hope we learn from this is that too much is just TOO DARN MUCH. I believe this campaign was very divisive. I hope the damage it inflicted on this nation is not irreparable. I cannot help but reflect on history and think of the pain our nation suffered during the Civil War. I can't imagine the fear and anger and outrage and pain in the nation at that time. When I think of that time in history I know I am turning to the same scriptures those christians turned to for comfort. I pray the same prayers prayed by christians facing war with their fellow Americans. Yet I have the blessing of seeing how God healed our nation and did not turn his face from us. This experience should give me comfort.
In Psalm 75:7 the psalmist says, "But it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another."
I encourage my christian friends, both in real life and on facebook, trust God. Read what the Bible says regarding God's sovereignty. Have faith. Be brave and show that faith to everyone you meet and on every social media tweet, status or blog-post you write.
670. Living in a nation that settles its elections peacefully
671. Facebook. As much grief as I give those that misuse social media, I do think it has its good side
672. Digital books. I really like my kindle, too. I can read my bible anytime I choose
673. Having mature christian friends. Those folks who walk the talk
674. Having choices. I am so blessed to have the choices available to me in this life
675. Vodka. I think I've said this one before
