The Simple Life at Home

I must admit that I am no fan of the man who, today, will become our nation's 44th president. I do not agree with many of his policies and stances. I believe that a cult of personality has built up around him so that many believe our nation will find its salvation in him. Of course, we know that our salvation is only in God.

However, that doesn't make this occasion any less historic. The fact that an African-American man has been elected president just 43 years after the march on Selma, Alabama to guarantee the voting rights of African-Americans, well, it's stunning. Our country has come a long way and we should be proud of that. I'm sure many would say we still have a long way to go in our efforts to eliminate racism.

So, while I am unhappy with the character of the man being sworn in today, I am pleased by what his inauguration represents. I pray that this will be a healing step, that it will bring pride and inspiration to many who, perhaps, have felt hopeless and disenfranchised.

And as to his policies? Well, I trust far more in my God than I do in any man. I know that God is completely sovereign. For whatever purpose, He allowed the election to turn out the way it did. Perhaps I'm wrong and Mr. Obama will end up being a president who serves this country well. Or perhaps he will lead us further and further down the path away from our roots as a nation built on Biblical principles. I fear the latter is more likely.

Either way, however, my trust is in God. That can not, will not, be shaken. Yes, I am sure that decisions will be made which will horrify me. But I will continue to pray for our nation and its leader. I hope you will do the same.