I am writing this in response to a phone call I received today regarding my last post. I want to apologize to anyone that I may have offended. I was only writing my opinion on the election. I was not attacking any specific people I know voted for Obama. I was writing mostly to get a point across about the upcoming leader of our nation & that we now need to support him as such. My feelings about voting selfishly was a feeling about the general population that voted for Obama, not everyone. I realize that some people voted knowing his position on certain issues & that different issues are important to different people. I also know that some people I know DID vote without educating themselves on both opponents.
For some reason, politics is a very sensitive issue. It seems to be something that most people either force their opinion on others or it is something that others absolutely do not talk about because they know what happens with the former group of people. I tend to fall into the latter category & have not made my opinion known in the past. It is interesting that the first time I do say anything I end up wishing I had kept quiet. I have seen friendships become messy when politics get in the way. I have seen good people argue vehemently about who is right and why the other is wrong. Or the more subtle approach I have gotten from people is the smug look. You know the one that says, "Hmmm, I disagree with you. You are completely stupid & I don't even want to hear your side."
At any rate, I want to apologize for offending the Obama voters. I realize that neither candidate would have been the perfect president. My intent was to state my opinion on the candidates and where I stand now. I will pray to God who knows me, and trust that He knows our future as a nation & that His will be done. I still commit myself to praying for the new First Family's protection & that our President-Elect will look to the Almighty for guidance. Thanks for your comments!!! Have a blessed day!
11.08.2008
11.06.2008
A New President Elect
I had a feeling Barack Obama would win. I did. It was in the air, I think. He was a popular candidate before he ever said he would run. With Oprah behind you, can you fail? It doesn't matter that he has very little experience. It doesn't matter that he acts like he can save the world. Most people don't think about the number of promises he made during his campaign. Can one man really do it all? No, I don't think so.
What matters to so many voters is that he is young, a family man, and black. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not prejudice in any way. I actually feel excited that our country has come so far to even allow a black man to run for president. I love the idea that Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream for our nation and this week that dream was fulfilled. I think it is amazing to see our country enter a new era in history! I believe good can come out of this next step toward equality for mankind. Yes, I voted for McCain. Am I worried about the future of our country with Obama as president? Yes.
Our nation started it's moral decline years ago. There have been many presidents that were the wrong choice for America voters. No president has been a perfect one and that won't change now. So, what makes this time different for me? Maybe it is the fact that the soon-to-be president is making promises he knows he will never be able to live up to. It might be the fact that he is so pro-choice, more than any other Democrat before him. Maybe, his promises to bring the troops home scares me. I think the terrorists are rejoicing he will reside in the Oval office. It could be the fact that, although he is heterosexual, he is all for gay rights. I envision a major change in our nation and not for the better!
I believe that the people who voted for Obama voted selfishly. The blacks voted because he is black. The gays voted because they know he is for them. The feminists voted because he is pro-choice. And anyone who isn't one of the above, didn't really know what they were voting for. Maybe God allowed so many to become blind to the truth and this is His will. I don't claim to know what the will of God is. I believe we are in the end times and this is one step closer to the coming of Christ. I am not saying Barack Obama is the anti-Christ. I am not saying he is going to bring death or destruction to the most powerful nation in the world. I do not think he is out to get us, although he seems to be the most unpatriotic American I've ever heard of. I sometimes wonder if God has placed him in power to see who will truly trust in Him or who will put their trust in man, one in particular. It is easy for us to believe one man can change everything and give us a better life. It is even easier for that one man to promise a better life. I think we all need to remember that Obama will fail us all in some way. His promises were like most before him, made for the reason of getting the presidency.
I know that as a follower of Christ, I must pray for the leaders of the nation, something at which I don't do faithfully. I know that God places authority over us to accomplish his will. I believe that Christ wants us to support Obama, now that the vote is in. He is a man. We are called to love everyone, no matter what. We are called to pray, no matter what. God asks that we put our trust in Him alone. If we do that, we are focused on Heaven, not on the worries of this life. And, so, I ask that you join me in support of our new president-elect. I don't ask that you sing the Obama anthem. I don't ask that you say, "Hail, Obama". I ask that you pray for him and for his wife & daughters. They have already had a plot on his life. There will be racism galore against this young man. There will be attempts on his family as well. It is worth it to God that we lift them up to Him. He sees them differently than we do. He loves them as much as He loves you and I. Obama's daughters are just as beautiful and precious as my daughters. God can bring good out of this election. Let's pray, not only for their protection, but that as president, Barack Obama will choose the right people to help him make decisions in the White House. Let's pray that he will make decisions for our nation, unselfishly, for the good of the people he serves.
This is where I stand now that a decision has been made. I pray that whoever reads this will agree and join me in support of our new "commander-in-chief". Blessings to you all!
What matters to so many voters is that he is young, a family man, and black. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not prejudice in any way. I actually feel excited that our country has come so far to even allow a black man to run for president. I love the idea that Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream for our nation and this week that dream was fulfilled. I think it is amazing to see our country enter a new era in history! I believe good can come out of this next step toward equality for mankind. Yes, I voted for McCain. Am I worried about the future of our country with Obama as president? Yes.
Our nation started it's moral decline years ago. There have been many presidents that were the wrong choice for America voters. No president has been a perfect one and that won't change now. So, what makes this time different for me? Maybe it is the fact that the soon-to-be president is making promises he knows he will never be able to live up to. It might be the fact that he is so pro-choice, more than any other Democrat before him. Maybe, his promises to bring the troops home scares me. I think the terrorists are rejoicing he will reside in the Oval office. It could be the fact that, although he is heterosexual, he is all for gay rights. I envision a major change in our nation and not for the better!
I believe that the people who voted for Obama voted selfishly. The blacks voted because he is black. The gays voted because they know he is for them. The feminists voted because he is pro-choice. And anyone who isn't one of the above, didn't really know what they were voting for. Maybe God allowed so many to become blind to the truth and this is His will. I don't claim to know what the will of God is. I believe we are in the end times and this is one step closer to the coming of Christ. I am not saying Barack Obama is the anti-Christ. I am not saying he is going to bring death or destruction to the most powerful nation in the world. I do not think he is out to get us, although he seems to be the most unpatriotic American I've ever heard of. I sometimes wonder if God has placed him in power to see who will truly trust in Him or who will put their trust in man, one in particular. It is easy for us to believe one man can change everything and give us a better life. It is even easier for that one man to promise a better life. I think we all need to remember that Obama will fail us all in some way. His promises were like most before him, made for the reason of getting the presidency.
I know that as a follower of Christ, I must pray for the leaders of the nation, something at which I don't do faithfully. I know that God places authority over us to accomplish his will. I believe that Christ wants us to support Obama, now that the vote is in. He is a man. We are called to love everyone, no matter what. We are called to pray, no matter what. God asks that we put our trust in Him alone. If we do that, we are focused on Heaven, not on the worries of this life. And, so, I ask that you join me in support of our new president-elect. I don't ask that you sing the Obama anthem. I don't ask that you say, "Hail, Obama". I ask that you pray for him and for his wife & daughters. They have already had a plot on his life. There will be racism galore against this young man. There will be attempts on his family as well. It is worth it to God that we lift them up to Him. He sees them differently than we do. He loves them as much as He loves you and I. Obama's daughters are just as beautiful and precious as my daughters. God can bring good out of this election. Let's pray, not only for their protection, but that as president, Barack Obama will choose the right people to help him make decisions in the White House. Let's pray that he will make decisions for our nation, unselfishly, for the good of the people he serves.
This is where I stand now that a decision has been made. I pray that whoever reads this will agree and join me in support of our new "commander-in-chief". Blessings to you all!
11.03.2008
My List
I saw this on a friend's blog & really liked it, so I am copying the idea (thanks Jessi)! It's really fun to reflect on my own dreams/goals once in awhile & this helped me do that!
8 Things I Did Yesterday
1. Made brunch after spending the night at the home of good friends.
2. Fell asleep on Petra's bed at naptime (slept 40 minutes).
3. Snuggled on the couch with my hubby!
4. Comforted Lexi when her ear infection caused her pain.
5. Laundry
6. Watched America's Funniest Videos
7. Hugged & tickled my girls.
8. Went to bed early (9 p.m. sharp).
My Favorite Places to Eat
1. Mongolian Barbecue
2. Chipotle
3. El Camino
4. Olive Garden
5. Max & Erma's
6. Ruby Tuesday
7. Chili's
8. Papa Vino's
My Favorite T.V. Shows
1. Criminal Minds
2. Law & Order SVU
3. Saturday Night Live
4. Biggest Loser
5. CSI (the original one)
6. Cold Case
7. Extreme Makeover, Home Edition
8. America's Funniest Videos
8 Things I Look Forward To
1. Growing old with my hubby.
2. Watching my children learn new things.
3. God's continued grace in my life.
4. Growing our new business.
5. Lexi's 5th birthday.
6. Watching Nova learning to crawl.
7. Dates with my hubby.
8. Good times with family & friends during the holidays.
8 Things I Wish For
1. Money for family vacations.
2. God's audible voice.
3. More available babysitters.
4. Less bills = less stress
5. Bigger house for all the toys!
6. My hubby to have his own Harley.
7. To know how to help hurting friends.
8. And...world peace!!! (my fave line from Miss Congeniality)
Thanks for taking the time to read this! God's blessings to you all!
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