I am Determined

Today our 46th president will be inaugurated and a new administration will take the reins of leading our country. I am determined to be optimistic and positive because I know WHO will actually be in control. Our God. And He reigns supreme. I will not be disheartened. I will not fear. I will pray for my new president as I am told in God's Word to: “First of all, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” (1 Timothy 2:2). I will not be among those who disparage, mock, and ridicule President Biden. We can hope and pray that he will make positive, healthy, morally, and Biblically-sound decisions that will unify and protect our country, and turn our hearts to God. All throughout scripture we read how God turned the hearts of leaders to Him. We can “hope and pray”, can’t we? Actually, “hoping and praying” is the basis for what we should be doing, regardless of our party affiliations and where we are aligning ourselves during our new president’s administration. I’m glad this whole election process is behind us regardless of how we got here. It’s typical for there to be negativity — one side didn’t win. But, I’m done with the voices of gloom and despair. It’s time for us to regroup and reinstate ourselves as believers in God who sits on HIS throne. He has not turned over His authority to a man. He reigns in heaven and earth and the election and inauguration doesn’t change that. There is no (D) or (R) beside God’s name. He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He is The Great I AM! Today it is well with my soul – not because of our new 46th president. It is well with my soul because “I know Him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that He is able to guard that which I have committed to Him…” (2 Timothy 1:12) Here’s how we can support our new president…..straight from God’s proclamation: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14) That’s what I will commit to today as a proud American citizen. We have daily choices of rising and shining OR rising and glooming. I’d rather lean into the brighter side of life by being kind-hearted and optimistic any day than being a part of any group that is dark, hateful and mean. We saw that during our 45th President's administration. I will not be one of those. I started this post by saying “I am determined." I meant that. I have a choice each day to gravitate to what I desire to see in my day. I am encouraging all of us to have a godly attitude towards our new president. I’m encouraging us to pray for him with the heartfelt desire that God will make him into a great president rather than for standing on the sidelines, rooting for his fall. If we really care about America and are people of prayer, that should be our mind-set. Lastly, we should have GREAT expectations. Could it be that President Biden has way more going for him than we realize? Could it be that many Americans had solid reasons to vote for him and that he could get a lot done for the good of our nation? Could it be that God is already working in his heart? I’m optimistic enough to believe that our good, good Father is already working in the crevices and corners of his heart, and in the meantime, I’ll be praying for clouds that hold a lot of rain. Daily I plan on praying “Let it rain, Lord. Let it rain! Let it rain blessings and more blessings on Your people.”