New President

Well, aside from all the drama and incessant media coverage (some might say, "love affair") with Obama. It is sincerely cool that we have crossed the threshold of the end of racial division in our country once and for all. Yes, there are still bigots. Yes, there are still racists. But as a nation...today we stood as one and said, "Any man. Any man can."

That, my friends, is a good thing. A God-pleasing thing. Now we have a job to do as Christians. Scripture is very clear on this matter. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 clarifies our job. We have to pray for him. Pray for his family. Pray that God will grant him wisdom (and that he will listen). So pray, people. Pray for him. Pray for our nation.

So now what?

Okay, my guy didn't win. So what do I do now? The answer, nothing different. I will start praying for President-elect Obama (as the Scripture dictates that I should.) I will pray for his governing ability. I will pray for his family. I will pray for him to be a leader with integrity. I will pray that he seeks out wisdom from God and truly follows it.

But honestly, I prayed all those same things for George W. Bush. Not much changes for me. I will submit to the leadership of Obama over our nation and I will pray for him. That is the role that every follower of Jesus Christ needs to take.