Elections, Elections...

I realize the potential volatility of daring to speak about our recent presidential elections on this blog, but there are times when you just gotta do something daring....

This election was historic and monumental - truly an election we will always remember and talk about for years to come. I think I am mostly glad the advertisements are over! Enough already!

OK, I'll admit it, my guy didn't win. But then since I didn't agree with everything either candidate said during the process - I have to ask; who was/is really "my guy"? I am a moderate on most topics. I have come to realize that on social topics I lean a tad left and on economic topics I lean a tad right. My prayer for our country now is: Praying that the right guy "did" win. Time will tell as there is no way to predict how this will go. What I do know is that this country needs intense leadership, someone with the ability to unite and forge bonds. I pray Mr Obama is that guy. You also have to ask; who would want this job right now at this time anyway? Talk about walking into a serious fire storm! Just look at how haggard and tired President Bush looks now compared to when his term started. The job will age you no matter what you do in office. Regarding the candidates; As I told many of my friends and co-workers during this process - I really like Mr. Obama, I would rather watch a ball game, or have a beer with him than with Mr McCain. But coming from the economic conservative roots I come from I am very concerned about where the money will come from Mr Obama will need to build the style of government he believes is needed to create the kind of "change" that will make a difference.

This blog could go in a million directions - I could mention that no president in our life time has had to face the world political challenges, terrorism, local weather challenges, economic bedlum that President Bush has had to face during his presidency. I could talk specifically about the hatred that spews from the both sides regarding the emotional tenor of our current economic situation. But I think I want to put all that aside and just pray. Pray to God that we did elect the right man for the job. Pray for Mr. Obama, his family, his cabinet and all of congress that we can unite as a great nation once again and put aside all of our differences and work together to resolve this situation. I believe all of that starts with prayer. Prayer that changes hearts. Prayer that allows us to be open to other peoples ideas and thoughts. Prayer that allows us to stop hating and start listening. Prayer that gets us past seeking only to be heard and allows us to open up to hear others first. I know I will be praying for the Holy spirit to unite us and help us to understand that relationships are far more important than the ideologies that tend to seperate us and cause divides among us.

One thing I know for sure; I don't have all the answer's and I am pretty sure NOBODY on earth has all the answer's. I am convinced we could put the best group of people together and we still would not have all the answer's. Only God has all the answers. We need to turn to God and seek His wisdom and guidance and ultimately live as Jesus to taught us to live so that we can unite and re-kindle the relationships that are so important to Him. By working on our personal relationships, we also grow closer in our relationship with God - and ultimately that is what He is after - a personal relationship with each one of us. May God bless our world at this time, that he would bring peace, wisdom and a sense of renewed relationship within each one of us.