Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Post election day thoughts

November 5, 2008


Well, its over.


Like so many, we too watched a bunch of the election results, the concession speech and the victory speech.


It was truly an extraordinary night.


Loved the "kids you get a new puppy" Obama line...and the open real affection that Mom and Dad shared.


Admired greatly the "I am responsible" and words of humble and wise counsel - from McCain.


Was deeply moved by the great camera work showing tears and jumps and hugs and looks of wonder on the faces of people...and the sense among the young that "I too can really reach for the stars." It truly was history in the making.


Wowed by the size of the crowds and record turnout at the polls - some stood in line for 4-5 hours?! People came to the final rallies half a day or more early.


Loved the every-generational people who got involved in the whole process.


Endured the endless - must keep talking - commentators.


And finally was grateful the two year process was over.


Wondered how the Obamas slept last night....if at all.


Wondered if McCain wept - or was he silently relieved.


Did Obama panic just a bit within himself when the lights were turned out?


Did anyone worry that some crazy person would try to take him out? I did - and noticed the huge almost-invisible plexiglass screens "walling" off the podium.


What a moving night...what a great acceptance speech. Obama on platform is truly one of the most dynamic, sensitive to crowd ever.


And now...how will he do as President.


"When the music stops and all is stripped away"...how will he do.


The Bible calls us clearly at this hour as a people who respond to His call:

"The first thing I want you to do is pray.

Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well

so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation.

This is the way our Savior God wants us to live." (I Timothy 2:1f)


So be you Republican or Democrat...or Independent (did you see the number of them in this voting process!)...the call to us all is to pray. There are grave challenges that face our nation and the world. Join me in seeking to pray on a regular basis for our leaders.


They need God's wisdom.


And we need them to lead well.


And it all fires up in prayer.


Selah.

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