congrats to president-elect barack obama!

I relish in all the facebook status changes last night. I find it funny that when someone's candidate loses, they feel as if the entire country is going to waste, and we're all going to die. Well, it's 8:00AM on Wednesday, and the country didn't blow up. Barack Obama is neither a terrorist, muslim, or a socialist (which was even admitted by John McCain prior to the election), but he is the 44th President of the United States. This is a significant moment in history for all races, and a proud moment for all who voted. Best of all, it was a landslide electoral victory that will not be marred with voter scandals.

For those of you out there who are believers in both Christ and America, you should be praying for your president instead of claiming that all is doomed. Christians are to be a voice of truth and hope in this world. Besides, let's face it, if you're looking for a saviour, never look to Capital Hill. Jesus was not, and is not, a politician.

If you're angry today then read Romans 13.

"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor."

Notice this doesn't say to pray for just the Republicans, or just the Democrats, and it was written in a time when Christianity was persecuted. I think we need to follow Paul's example.

I have concern about the future of abortion rights and the protection of the family. May God do justice as we continue to vote. We should actively be concerned for the rights of unborn children and continue to press for justice. If the subject of gay marriage can be left to a state decision, perhaps an abortion ban will be back on many ballots as well. It looks as if Proposition 8 in California, and Amendment 2 in Florida will go through.

Once again, to all who voted: thank you. You are part of the Democratic Process. Whether your candidate won or lost, you were part of the decision.