Election Thoughts

I've been trying to think of what to say about the last 24 hours and how they have played out across our country.

(courtesy of the New York Times)

Before I say my piece, here are few wise words from some blogs I read that have said exactly what I've been thinking...

From Charles at Blessed Endurance:

"I'm hopeful that good things are to come for the United States, both for its citizens and for its role in the international community."

From Lydia at A Day's Grace:

" Did Obama win last night because Christians didn't pray with enough fervor? NO! Obama won because, amazingly enough, God has a plan for his life and he was meant to play a role in our nation's history. Is he evil? No. Is he wicked? We all are. So, please folks, get off your high horse of judgment and stop posting dooms day type scripture that does more harm than good. I'm all about some scripture, but the intent of most of the scripture I've seen posted as of late has been to make digs and allude to negative or wicked character. God doesn't like His words being misused - so I would encourage one to study their own heart before using God's word to name call."

I watched both candidates carefully. I prayed about it. I voted for Obama and I am proud of my vote. I may not agree with everything Obama says and does, but I do believe he is (and will be) the best man for the job.

However (like most people these days) I have a soapbox:

I am tired of people calling him the messiah of America. I am tired of people implying that he thinks he is the messiah. I am tired of the paranoia-hysteria that seems to have overcome some Americans. He is not the Anti-christ. Obama has not deified himself. The media has, and people need to wake up and regonize it. It's time for people EVERYWHERE to realize that he is simply a man - a child of GOD, like each one of us.

I am excited to see what GOD has planned for Barack Obama and our country in the next four years. I am ready for change.