Jan 20, 2009

How fitting, that the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our country will inaugurate our first black President. While I didn't personally vote for him, he is now my leader and as Paul encouraged the early church to honor their King (who was far more corrupt than any leader our country has ever had), I will honor my leader, and think of the historical step we are about to take. I've heard it said many times by many different people since November 4th, "From property to President." A people who were once taken captive, enslaved, and treated like animals, are now basking in the glory of having ALL of the same rights and abilities as anyone else in this country.

Let us now, instead of condemning President Barack Obama, pray for him. Pray that the Christian roots that are somewhere in him will take over. Pray that he will see the evil in killing the innocent unborn. Pray that he will see the sanctity of Biblical marriage. Pray that this will turn into a major blessing for the church and that he may bring glory to God through all he does. He has the weight of an entire country on his shoulders now, and that cannot be an easy place for anyone to be. Dr. King said in his famous speech, "I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.." Pray that President Obama's character is one that can be judged as glorifying and honoring to the Christian life. For someone who claims the title Christian, pray that he begins to live the life he claims. And pray that his wife and children follow suit. That as for President Obama and his house, they will serve the Lord. And for the next four years, (and the four after that if it be the case) don't cease praying. President Obama needs this. Our country needs this. Start now, and don't stop...