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Government (Isaiah 4:6-7a)


Scripture of the Day: Isaiah 4:6-7a

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end.

On this, the eve of the next American Presidential Election, I am not feeling very hopeful. Regardless of who "wins" tomorrow, half of the country will be upset. My high school social studies teacher used to say "It doesn't matter what you believe, you will always end up in someone else's hell." I still think that is a true statement! And much like that, for every person who thinks tomorrow's election ends well, someone will think we are entering, or staying in, a kind of hell. But really, this country will survive (either way!!). If you vote, you have had your say and that is really all you can do. 

 Instead of focusing on the election coverage tomorrow night and looking at what I cannot control, I would rather focus on a future government. One run by Jesus Christ. In that reign, there will be peace - with no end. There will not be party lines and stereotypes. There will not be tea parties and extremists and hate. There will be love and peace on all sides. That is the government I am waiting for. No matter who rules this country in January, they will have flaws because they are human. All we can do is pray for our leaders - no matter who they are. 

 If the person who is elected tomorrow is not the person you voted for, please do not be angry, or complain or think your world will end. Just pray for that leader and that they do their best - even if you may disagree with their choices.

 Closing Prayer:

 Heavenly Father God, we pray that the leader of this country is the one placed there by You. Help us look beyond political lines and past our own wants and desires and pray for the President of this country. Regardless of who he may be, he will have hard decisions to make and half of a country who is upset with his position. Help us support the President, but keep our dependence on You. Someday You will provide a government that is perfect and peaceful. Help us keep our eye on that prize. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.

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