OK, I’m not a political junkie. Not even close. I don’t blog about it and really don’t talk much about it. Honestly, I just don’t pay attention and feel idiotic trying to give my two cents. Probably no surprise I’m Republican down the line. But still being less than informed than I should and probably unenthusiastic, I still am one that exercised my vote and stood in line for an hour and 40 minutes yesterday and still felt like I voted for the right guy. And I still watched a lot of the coverage last night and had a sinking feeling settle in as the night went on. I even stayed up to watch Obama’s soon famous YES WE CAN speech. So I feel almost required to make a post on it. It IS historic and I AM living through it. And honestly? I am proud that America has gotten to a place that we have a black President. We would be ignorant to say it doesn’t matter or it’s not important or to gloss over the fact. I’m proud of that. But I didn’t vote on skin color and I feel ashamed of those that did. His skin color won’t matter when he’s making decisions about our children or economy or the war. And that’s what has me feeling numb and a little more than worried this morning. Yes, change has come that is good but there’s more change coming that I’m not sure we’re going to be so proud of.
Your post includes most of what my co-workers and I have been thinking. We watched your election unfold with interest as it affects our business (manufacturing)and while “change” can be positive, we worry about the effect it will have on the economy of both countries.
Glad God is still the same today as He was yesterday.. that’s my take on the whole thing!
I am trying to spread the word to ask for prayer for Angie @ Keep Believing (http://aboneill.blogspot.com/). Her husband, Brian, is nearing the end of the long, hard fought battle against cancer. Can you please pray for their family? And spread the word too? Thank you!
Amanda’s last blog post..***Urgent Prayer Request***
I like this post. We don’t vote the same, but that’s okay, and that’s what I LOVE about this country. I, too, feel that voting on skin color is wrong, either way. I hope most people voted on who they felt would be better, because elections are job interviews, essentially. Who will best run our country? But also, it’s not just up to one man, and for that we can be thankful to our forefathers.
Eight years ago I was worried, too. And you know what I did? I prayed for the President. Honestly, if you don’t feel confident in a leader, the best thing you can do is ask God to be with them. The Holy Spirit is so awesome.
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EDW’s last blog post..Come on up for the rising
Here’s the group that prays for the President and our troops.
http://www.presidentialprayerteam.org
EDW’s last blog post..Come on up for the rising
I am hoping we can continue in a positive direction and make decisions based on what’s right for the country and not about our personal biases. I am proud to have helped vote him in.