Pastor John,
This morning when I got to work the atmosphere in my office was that of despair. I didn’t know what was going on, I had forgotten about the presidential results last night. Rick, one of the sales people came to my door and said, “Michelle, I know you don’t vote, but I sure hope your praying!” I told him yes, we pray for our leaders and our country often. Then I Googled to find that Trump had won the presidency.
I am so thankful because the peace and contentment I felt in my heart yesterday is still the same today. I know that God is in control and I’m so thankful not to be a part of this world! I’m so thankful Jesus has taken us above all this.
Michelle H.
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Amen, Michelle. I am thankful for that, too.
To feel despair of exhilaration at the election results is uncalled for if your hope and joy are in King Jesus. I have already started praying for president-elect Trump. He will need our prayers. And if Mrs. Clinton had won, I would have already started praying for her.
I will say, though, that it feels as if God has chosen the person that has less animosity toward believers in general. Now, will believers take advantage of that and seek unity and power from God? We will see. I hope it will not turn to be a trap, but I remember that God turned Israel’s blessings into a trap when they refused to receive their Messiah (Ps. 69:22).
Pastor John
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John,
I also felt a deep peace this morning when I woke up. It was as if nothing really has changed that much even though there is a new president. The kingdom of God is so vast that the election of a president is small in comparison.
The Lord’s choice of Mr. Trump as president is but a detail within His reign.
All we can do is praise Him!
Tom